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Kerala’s Beloved Elephant Erattupetta Ayyappan Passes Away at 55
Kottayam: Erattupetta Ayyappan, one of Kerala’s most popular and iconic elephants, passed away at the age of 55, leaving thousands of fans and devotees grieving. Known for his majestic appearance, dignified behavior, and cultural significance, Ayyappan was a beloved symbol of Kerala’s rich temple traditions and heritage.
The elephant had been battling health issues for the past four months. Despite receiving continuous medical treatment, his condition did not improve. In recent days, Ayyappan collapsed three times and was unable to stand again, leading to his passing.
Ayyappan belonged to the Paravan Parampil family of Teekoyi, near Erattupetta in Kottayam district. He had a remarkable legacy, having participated in hundreds of temple festivals across the state. Ayyappan captured the hearts of thousands with his grandeur, discipline, and impressive presence in ceremonial processions.
He was originally purchased as a calf on December 14, 1977, from the Kodanad Central Forest Camp during a government auction. Since then, he had been raised with great care and devotion by the Vellukunnel Paravan Parampil household.
Over the years, Ayyappan earned several honorary titles such as “Ayyappan Gajarajan,” “Gajothaman,” “Gajarathnam,” “Kalabhakesari,” “Travancore Gajasreshtan,” and “Airavathasaman,”highlighting his status among Kerala’s elite temple elephants.
Ayyappan was more than just an elephant — he was an inseparable part of Kerala’s religious and cultural life. Often seen leading grand temple processions, he was a favorite among devotees and played a prominent role in numerous temple festivals.
Following his demise, hundreds of devotees and elephant lovers gathered at Teekoyi to pay their final respects. Several temple committees and cultural organizations across Kerala have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to this majestic icon of devotion and tradition.
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Mother-in-Law Kills Daughter-in-Law Over Tea in Kerala
Kerala: A shocking murder took place in Karulai near Nilambur in Malappuram district of Kerala on Monday morning. A 72-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her daughter-in-law to death after a dispute over making tea.
The victim has been identified as Rajila (28), the wife of Sunil Babu and a resident of Karulai. The accused, Shantha (72), who is Sunil Babu’s mother, has been arrested by the Pookkottumpadam police.
The incident happened at around 6:30 am on Monday. Reports say there had been frequent family disputes in the house earlier.
On Monday morning, Shantha reportedly asked Rajila to prepare tea for her. Rajila allegedly refused to make tea. This led to a heated argument between them.
In a fit of anger, Shantha allegedly attacked Rajila with a knife. The attack happened in front of Rajila’s two daughters.
Hearing the children cry, neighbours rushed to the house and informed the police. Rajila was found lying in a pool of blood.
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She was immediately taken to Nilambur Taluk Government Hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared her dead.
The Pookkottumpadam police arrested the accused and started an investigation into the case.
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Malayalam Actor Harimurali Found Dead at Home in Kerala
Kerala: Malayalam actor Harimurali has been found dead at his residence in Kerala. He was 27 years old.
His body was discovered at his house in Payyannur. The exact cause of his death is not known yet. Police have registered a case and started an investigation.
Harimurali was well known as a child actor in the Malayalam film industry. He acted in more than 50 films during his career.
He made his film debut in 2004 with the Malayalam movie Rasikan. The film was directed by Lal Jose and starred Dileep.
After that, he appeared in several films as a child actor. Some of his notable films include Annan Thambi, Madampi, and Don. He gained recognition for his performances in these movies.
Later, Harimurali took a break from acting to continue his education. After a few years, he returned to the film industry.
He made a comeback with the movie Amar Akbar Anthony, which starred Prithviraj Sukumaran. In the film, he played the role of the younger brother.
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Apart from acting, Harimurali also worked in the film industry as a VFX artist.
The sudden death of the young actor has shocked the Malayalam film industry. Police are continuing their investigation to find out the exact reason behind his death.
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Transgender Journalist Haidi Sadiya Opens Up About Divorce
Kasargod: Haidi Sadiya, who had earlier made headlines for her grand wedding, has opened up about her divorce from Atharv Mohan.
Haidi, known as Kerala’s first transgender journalist, spoke about her failed marriage in a recent interview with former Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant K. B. Sharika. She shared the painful reasons behind their separation.
Haidi and Atharv, a transman, got married in a grand ceremony. Their wedding had received wide media attention. However, the couple separated within two years through mutual consent.
In the interview, Haidi said that they never had a physical relationship after marriage. She said there was no emotional bond between them from the first day until the day they parted ways. She added that if there had been even a small emotional connection, she would have continued in the relationship.
Haidi said the marriage happened when she was very young and soon after she completed her studies. She also mentioned that there was a big age difference between her and Atharv. According to her, they had very different thoughts and opinions on most matters.
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She said that her partner’s likes and interests never matched hers. She explained that there was no romantic, mental, or physical connection between them. She admitted that at that time she did not understand that marriage should happen only when there is a strong connection between two people.
Haidi’s honest revelations have once again brought attention to her personal life and the challenges she faced after marriage.
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