Thrissur Pooram, Thripunithura Valiya Utsavam, Aarattupuzha, Kizhoor Nenmara and other Poorams
Predecessor
Guruvayur Valiya Padmanabhan
Successor
Guruvayur Padmanabhan
Owner
Guruvayur Devaswom
Weight
7 tons
Height
3.28 m (10 ft 9 in)
Named after
Keshavan
Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan (c.1912—2 December 1976)[1][2] is perhaps the most famous and celebrated temple elephant in Kerala, India. Keshavan was donated to the Guruvayur temple by the royal family of Nilambur on 4 January 1922 .[2]
Standing over 3.28 meters tall, he was one of the tallest elephants that lived in Kerala and was known for his devout behavior. As Keshavan's name and fame increased, the Devaswom board gave him the unique title Gajarajan (King of elephants) in 1973. Keshavan died on 2 December 1976, which happened to be Guruvayur Ekadasi, considered a very auspicious day.[1][2] The anniversary of his death is still mourned in Guruvayur. Many elephants line up before the statue and the chief elephant garlands it. After his death, Guruvayur Padmanabhan became the successor of Guruvayur Keshavan.
^ ab"Gajarajan Kesavan". Guruvayur Devaswom. Archived from the original on 10 March 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
^ abc"'Guruvayur Kesavan' remembered". The Hindu. 11 December 2005. Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
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