Chengaloor Ranganathan(Late) Featured
Alternate Name
Srirangam Ranganathan
District
Thrissur
Features
- Vayukumbham (Forehead bump) - Broad and projects forwards.
- Thalakkuni (Twin domes on the head) - Big and raised.
- Majestic Look - Raised head and low back.
- Strong Legs - Straight legs without deformity.
- Eyes - Clear honey coloured eyes.
- Large Ears - During fanning produces a loud flapping sound and adds to the beauty of the elephant.
- The Tusk - Evenly seperated tusks with the colour of butter or sandalwood and without scraps.
- The Trunk - Fleshy and long trunk that trails into the ground even if it's head is held high.
- Temporal region - Swollen and fleshy.
- Irikkasthanam - The area where the mahout sits is broad and fleshy.
- Teeth - Good and strong.
- Eighteen nails - Clear nails without crack.
Votes
10
He was the tallest elephant ever to come in kerala.He came from Sri Rangam temple.
Updates (1)
byvachal, April 29, 2011
Yes RANGANATHAN was the highest elephant ever lived in kerala.
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written by praveengnair, January 11, 2012
written by praveengnair, January 11, 2012
was he taller than kandampully ? when did he die ? how did he die ?
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