5-Year-Old Elephant ‘Durga’ Heads From Assam To Madurai Temple, Activists Raise Transfer Concerns

News18 - Sep 15, 2026

Five-year-old elephant ‘Durga’ from Assam is being brought to Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple after the Tamil Nadu Forest Department issued an NOC for the transfer. The transfer, approved by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, comes amid recent proceedings before the Madras High Court concerning the movement of captive elephants to temples in the state.Five elephants from Assam have been proposed for donation to temples and religious institutions across Tamil Nadu. -tacksn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: / cnnnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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