Watch | Thousands brave torrential rain to witness iconic Aanayoottu ritual at temple in Kerala’s Thrissur
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What happened
Despite the rain, thousands of devotees throng Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur on Friday (July 17, 2026) to witness the annual Aanayoottu (elephant feeding ceremony), held on the first day of the Malayalam month of Karkkidakam.