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In Frame: Rani. Do we need to say who she is ?

Rani is the elephant at Manarkul Vinayagar Temple at Pondicherry (Pondy) whom one can see the entrance of the temple. She has been trained to shower blessings on devotees who offer her money and eatables especially banana.

On festivals she is beautifully decorated with colorful usually red and golden yellow robes and cloth sheets and carries the idols of Lord Ganesha along with the religious processions which passes through prominent streets of Pondy notable among them is JN Sreat and MG Road.

Clicked in Aug 2008 at Manarkul Temple, Pondy during my first visit to the temple.


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Jino Jose said…
Hemant ji,
this is one astounding photography..
4:42 PM
Hemant Joshi said…
thnx sir jee :)

Cheers

Hemnat
6:05 AM
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