The stunning view of an elephant herd bathing in a river in Sri Lanka on 25 August will leave you in awe of these magnificent creatures.

The sight was seen in Ehetuwewa, in the country's North Western Province.

Particularly cute is the sight of two calves playing in the water, with one almost entirely submerged apart from their trunk, and the other trying to balance on top of the first as it rolls around.

The entire herd appear to enjoy their dip in the river, which is enclosed by forest -- helping them beat the heat of the day.

The magnificent view of an elephant herd bathing in the river will leave you in awe of emotions Sri Lanka's North Western Province on August 25. The incident took place in Ehetuwewa.

Visuals feature the herd of elephants, including their calves, submerging their bodies inside the river enclosed by forest to beat the heat in the region. After a while, they playfully engage with one another, splashing water with their trunks, and nuzzle each other while merrily rolling and taking a dip in the water.

The elephants in the region are known for straying off their corridors to look for subsistence. They often wander towards civilization, making the locks familiar with such incidents.