2 elephants clashed at Kerala's Tharakkal temple festival, causing injuries and raising welfare concerns.

During Kerala's Tharakkal temple festival, two elephants, Guruvayur Ravikrishnan and Puthuppally Arjunan, clashed, causing panic and minor injuries to attendees and their mahouts. The incident has raised concerns about elephant welfare and treatment during temple festivals. Animal rights groups claim that these animals face abuse and overwork, leading to increased aggression.