tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post9061529021831953110..comments2024-03-25T00:22:22.583-07:00Comments on Ramblings and Musings: Elephant Camp MettupalayamRamakrishnanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-77088576801784744462013-01-24T01:49:27.237-08:002013-01-24T01:49:27.237-08:00Thanks Divya.Glad you enjoyed this post.Thanks Divya.Glad you enjoyed this post.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-3899923653437831922013-01-23T17:01:08.208-08:002013-01-23T17:01:08.208-08:00That's interesting. And it is really nice to k...That's interesting. And it is really nice to know about a camp where the caretakers of the elephants are given some lessons on their psychology and diet and all. <br />When I read the headline, I thought the post must be about some place like Theppakkadu or Punnathur Kotta. <br /><br />It was only a few days back that I watched a documentary on an elephant and since then, I've been thinking about their mindsets from a new point of view and their relationships with their keepers and others. So it was such a delight to go through this post. D.Nambiarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567504529129900396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-51010241959134465302013-01-17T20:32:30.059-08:002013-01-17T20:32:30.059-08:00nice trip...
thanks for sharing photosnice trip...<br /><br />thanks for sharing photosKrishna/കൃഷ്ണhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523865010695897596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-55776066998418466422013-01-12T14:00:08.681-08:002013-01-12T14:00:08.681-08:00A camp for elephants! How wonderful. Thanks for th...A camp for elephants! How wonderful. Thanks for the pics and video.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-76822501063772151512013-01-11T09:22:36.468-08:002013-01-11T09:22:36.468-08:00A very interesting post Ram....thank you!
Happy w...A very interesting post Ram....thank you!<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />RubyForest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-35571881741201140112013-01-10T17:22:30.130-08:002013-01-10T17:22:30.130-08:00Beautiful.. I liked the short & sweet videos t...Beautiful.. I liked the short & sweet videos too.. they re-create the ambiance in the mind of the viewers..Sridharanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743784726121884974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-11563381469378331112013-01-10T17:21:00.263-08:002013-01-10T17:21:00.263-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sridharanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743784726121884974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-49090582914301028192013-01-10T04:49:02.930-08:002013-01-10T04:49:02.930-08:00Your queries are answered in detail below.Your queries are answered in detail below.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-31208484831096085592013-01-10T04:48:19.671-08:002013-01-10T04:48:19.671-08:00Your query is answered below.Your query is answered below.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-985752465070503122013-01-10T04:47:58.372-08:002013-01-10T04:47:58.372-08:00Your question is answered below.Your question is answered below.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-82869558537579074542013-01-10T04:47:15.211-08:002013-01-10T04:47:15.211-08:00Your query is answered below !Your query is answered below !Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-75547048698076275912013-01-10T04:45:30.977-08:002013-01-10T04:45:30.977-08:00Probably by end of this week. If you want to see y...Probably by end of this week. If you want to see you need to rush.Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-13784669650837809802013-01-10T04:44:14.966-08:002013-01-10T04:44:14.966-08:00Yes Jeevan you are right !Yes Jeevan you are right !Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-78205223334493460292013-01-10T04:43:47.484-08:002013-01-10T04:43:47.484-08:00There were tuskers but none in the forefront which...There were tuskers but none in the forefront which I could photograph. In fact in the second video there is a tusker in the background !Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-24037244367153113232013-01-10T02:54:53.927-08:002013-01-10T02:54:53.927-08:00The annual camp used to hold at Mudhumalai, not at...The annual camp used to hold at Mudhumalai, not at Ooty. The photos are wonderful and I loved the last two little ones, looking cute :)<br /> <br />Fun watching the videos! <br />Jeevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063201530500784222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-6718630642556522972013-01-10T00:52:47.476-08:002013-01-10T00:52:47.476-08:00When is the camp closing date?When is the camp closing date?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-41752384691866056742013-01-09T23:24:21.492-08:002013-01-09T23:24:21.492-08:00Oh there is one more question that needs to be ans...Oh there is one more question that needs to be answered. <br />Q.How are these elephants transported?<br />A.They are transported in large wide bodied open trucks from far away places some as distant as 500-600 Kms. Due to the elephants huge bulk the trucks move slowly and this distance can take upto 18-24 hours to cover. This is torturous on the elephantsRamakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-10885368453765672352013-01-09T23:20:36.194-08:002013-01-09T23:20:36.194-08:00Some of you have some queries which I shall attemp...Some of you have some queries which I shall attempt to answer:<br /><br />Q.1.Why do they have painted marks? <br />A.Well these designs on the elephants forehead are made with "Vibhuti" or holy ash.This is a standard Hindu custom/tradition - even people apply designs to their foreheads wit the holy ash. <br />Q.2.Why are these elephants chained? <br />A.1.These are all elephants belonging to different temples across Tamilnadu.They are be kept chained to a fixed place to identify/differentiate these elephants from one another. 2.Chaining will prevent social interaction between the elephants which can at times turn violent & lead to elephant fights.<br />3.The camp where the elephants are located is an open ground surrounded by a big fence with a river on one side and a road on the other side. If the elephants are not chained they may break the fence and run away into the nearby forest or town creating panic to residents.<br />Ramakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391020678534194379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-58233109723865849812013-01-09T20:57:38.063-08:002013-01-09T20:57:38.063-08:00I had no idea of this annual camp. I love these el...I had no idea of this annual camp. I love these elephants.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-3690824530544855462013-01-09T12:04:20.690-08:002013-01-09T12:04:20.690-08:00Happy New Year dear Ram, and cheers to another yea...Happy New Year dear Ram, and cheers to another year of bloggy fun! Love your elephant pix here - they are such amazing creatures - hope to see them in nature one day too! Martinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13574063839585346586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-57602013313714542862013-01-09T06:11:57.787-08:002013-01-09T06:11:57.787-08:00Great shots of wonderful elephants!
I wonder too w...Great shots of wonderful elephants!<br />I wonder too why they are chained up and why some of them have painted marks?<br />CameraCruisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941833935383209037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-15863603854239136792013-01-09T04:48:39.870-08:002013-01-09T04:48:39.870-08:00Glad to know these magnificent creatures owned by ...Glad to know these magnificent creatures owned by temples get medical care. But, how are they transported?Kusumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343908226945151574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-48342714327486365422013-01-08T21:10:44.131-08:002013-01-08T21:10:44.131-08:00-No Tuskers?
I really have my doubt about hauling...-No Tuskers?<br /><br />I really have my doubt about hauling these gentle beasts from far away places for what is called rejuvenation camp.anilkurup59https://www.blogger.com/profile/07961961217418715354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-46929856526164637572013-01-08T19:32:51.895-08:002013-01-08T19:32:51.895-08:00How lovely! I absolutely love elephants, and as y...How lovely! I absolutely love elephants, and as you can fathom, I don't get to see any living in a big city like Montreal, so this tour is most appreciated.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939421465389928967.post-25288575505987232782013-01-08T10:38:19.767-08:002013-01-08T10:38:19.767-08:00It would be awesome to see these pachyderms have a...It would be awesome to see these pachyderms have a great time. Nice post!<br /><br />http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.inR Niranjan Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862729636380410290noreply@blogger.com