The elephant welfare camp began on Friday at Vanabhadrakaliyamman temple near the Bhavani river. As many as 29 elephants are participating in the camp that is spread across 6 acres.
The Government department have planned to organise the 48-day camp on December 14, for around 32 elephants from various temples in Thekkampatti in Tamil Nadu India. The Elephant were feeded with Banana Watermelon,Sugarcane,Apple,Citrus,Sweat potatoes,
The elephant named 'Andaal' shakes his ears and uses his trunk to play a melodious tune using a mouth organ in Coimbatore's Thekkampatti. 'Andaal' performed the act while attending the annual rejuvenation camp for temple elephants in Tamil Nadu that started on December 14 At the camp, the elephants are given nutritious food, medicines, healthy bath and special care is taken for their physical exercise.
A complete medical checkup and treatment of specific diseases are carried out at the camp.