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Guruvayur
is yet another pilgrimage town, due to their famous Shri Krishna
temple. Nearby is the elephant sanctuary, which keeps 58 elephants
for the purpose of religious ceremonies. A BBC documentary
was made about the place in 1999. It's quite spacious, although
some of the thick skinned animals are held on a short leash
and show some disturbed behaviour, when we were there; according
to Sattin (a very helpful mahout) because they were on heat.
Interesting to watch the several hour long elephant massages
in their pool.