Aanakkathakal

Elephants have human emotions. Don't believe it ? Then read the true story of two legendary elephants of 16th century Kerala, as first told by Sri. Kottarathil Sankunni, a popular Sanskrit-Malayalam scholar. And you’ll know differently! Vaikkom Tiruneelakanthan and Kottarakkara Chandrasekharan, were elephants engaged in the service of the Vaikkom Shiva Temple and the Travancore royal family respectively. While one was known to be intelligent, calm and dignified, the other was regal with a strong sense of justice and loyalty. Their endearing tales will give you a glimpse into the deep loving bonds that humans and elephants shared once upon a time in our society.