Sri Lanka's most sacred elephant dies aged 68
Colombo: Sri Lanka's most sacred elephant passed away aged 68 on Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief and a presidential order
Stay updated with breaking news from Kandy Temple. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Colombo: Sri Lanka's most sacred elephant passed away aged 68 on Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief and a presidential order
Sri Lanka's most treasured elephant, Nadungamuwa Raja, that was tasked to carry caskets of Buddhist relics on its back has died.
Nadungamuwa Raja was the most important among 100 elephants used in annual pageant
Sri Lankas most sacred elephant passed away aged 68 on Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief and a presidential order for the huge cadaver to be stuffed and preserved for posterity
Sri Lanka's most sacred elephant passed away aged 68 on Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief and a presidential order for the huge cadaver to be stuffed and preserved for posterity. Nadungamuwa Raja was the most important among 100 elephants used in an annual pageant involving fire-eaters and drummers, tasked with carrying a golden casket of Buddhist relics on its back.