Calls to End Use of Elephants and Fireworks in Temple Festivals
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 13:48 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
In India, there is growing support for eliminating the use of elephants and high-intensity fireworks displays during temple festivals. The Hindu reports this movement gained momentum after a recent tragedy at Mundathikode.
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