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	Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed ''Anakkotta'' (meaning "Elephant Fort"). There were 86 elephants housed there, but currently there are about 59 elephants. The elephants are ritual offerings made by the devotees of [[Guruvayurappa\|Lord Guruvayurappa]].		Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed ''Anakkotta'' (meaning "Elephant Fort"). There were 86 elephants housed there, but currently there are about 59 elephants. The elephants are ritual offerings made by the devotees of [[Guruvayurappa\|Lord Guruvayurappa]].

	Described as a 'Palace for Elephants,' <ref>https://medium.com/@syngrafi/punnathurkotta-a-palace-for-pachyderms-in-kerala-5e72e4ed3c28</ref> this facility is also used to train the elephants to serve [[Lord Krishna]] as well as to participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year. The oldest elephant is around 82 years of age and is called 'Ramachandran'. The rituals of ''Gajapooja'' (Worshipping Elephants) and ''Anayoottu'' (Feeding Elephants) are observed here, as an offering to [[Ganesha\|Lord Ganesha]]. The legendary elephant "[[Guruvayur Keshavan]]" was housed here.		Described as a 'Palace for Elephants,' <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://medium.com/@syngrafi/punnathurkotta-a-palace-for-pachyderms-in-kerala-5e72e4ed3c28\|title=Punnathurkotta: A palace for pachyderms in Kerala\|date=23 September 2019}}</ref> this facility is also used to train the elephants to serve [[Lord Krishna]] as well as to participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year. The oldest elephant is around 82 years of age and is called 'Ramachandran'. The rituals of ''Gajapooja'' (Worshipping Elephants) and ''Anayoottu'' (Feeding Elephants) are observed here, as an offering to [[Ganesha\|Lord Ganesha]]. The legendary elephant "[[Guruvayur Keshavan]]" was housed here.

	The compound also has a [[Nālukettu\|naalu kettu]], a traditional rectangular home with a central courtyard, which belonged to the Punnathur [[Raja]]. It presently houses a training school for ''Papans'' ([[Mahout]]).		The compound also has a [[Nālukettu\|naalu kettu]], a traditional rectangular home with a central courtyard, which belonged to the Punnathur [[Raja]]. It presently houses a training school for ''Papans'' ([[Mahout]]).

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Elephant Camp at Punnathurkotta

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'''Punnathurkotta''' is a fort and former palace located in [[Kottapadi]], about 3 km from the [[Guruvayoor]] Sree Krishna Temple, in [[Thrissur District]] of [[Kerala]] State in [[South India]].<ref>{{cite web | last=Indian Columbus | title=Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary - Guruvayur, Kerala, India | url=http://indiancolumbus.blogspot.com/2010/07/punnathur-kotta-elephant-sanctuary.html | access-date = 19 July 2012}}</ref>

==Description==
[[File:Guruvayur Kesavan Statue.jpg|thumb|The statue of Guruvayur Keshavan placed at Guruvayur Temple premise]]
Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed ''Anakkotta'' (meaning "Elephant Fort"). There were 86 elephants housed there, but currently there are about 59 elephants. The elephants are ritual offerings made by the devotees of [[Guruvayurappa|Lord Guruvayurappa]].

Described as a 'Palace for Elephants,' <ref>https://medium.com/@syngrafi/punnathurkotta-a-palace-for-pachyderms-in-kerala-5e72e4ed3c28</ref> this facility is also used to train the elephants to serve [[Lord Krishna]] as well as to participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year. The oldest elephant is around 82 years of age and is called 'Ramachandran'. The rituals of ''Gajapooja'' (Worshipping Elephants) and ''Anayoottu'' (Feeding Elephants) are observed here, as an offering to [[Ganesha|Lord Ganesha]]. The legendary elephant "[[Guruvayur Keshavan]]" was housed here.

The compound also has a [[Nālukettu|naalu kettu]], a traditional rectangular home with a central courtyard, which belonged to the Punnathur [[Raja]]. It presently houses a training school for ''Papans'' ([[Mahout]]).

This complex also contains a temple dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]] and [[Bhagavathy]]. Some scenes in the famous Malayalam movie "''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]''" (starring [[Mammooty]]) were filmed at this location. The visiting hours are 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM. The entry fee is Rs 10 per adult. An extra Rs 25 is charged for to use a camera inside the complex.now a days camera usage is not allowed in punnathurkotta
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|image = File:Guruvayoor_Elephant_Farm_house.JPG
|height = 140
|alt = Panoramic view of the kotta.
|caption = Punnathur Kotta
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===Elephant Camp at Punnathurkotta===
The Elephant Camp is located in Punnathur Kotta, at a distance of 3 km from the Guruvayur Temple. This Elephant Camp houses 58 elephants in 11.5 acres of land and is home to the largest number of captive elephants. During the month July elephants are given special ayurvedic treatment and food. <ref>[http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/getting-about-kerala/thrissur/2017/07/12/elephant-punnathoorkotta-july-sughachikilsa.html Punnathurkotta]</ref> But this practice has been criticized by the Animal Welfare Board of India in a study commissioned on the welfare of the elephants. This study also found many glaring issues on the treatment of elephants and suggested remedial measures many of which has not been implemented. <ref>{{cite web|author1=Animal Welfare Board of India|title=Report on the Welfare & Veterinary Status Captive Elephants (Elephas maximus) at Punnathur Kotta|url=http://cupabangalore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Guruvayur-Temple-Ele-Evaluation-2014.pdf|website=cupabangalore.org|access-date=9 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109040822/http://cupabangalore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Guruvayur-Temple-Ele-Evaluation-2014.pdf|archive-date=9 January 2018}}</ref>
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|[[File:Elephant chained in punnathoor kotta kerala.jpg|thumb|left|Elephants chained at punnathor kotta]]

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[[File:Elephnat at Punnathur Kotta, Gurvayur.jpg|thumb|Elephnat at Punnathur Kotta, Guruvayur]]
|[[File:Elephants at punnathoor kotta1.jpg|thumb|right|Elephants chained to concrete posts]]

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==See also==
* [[Elephants in Kerala culture]]
* [[Guruvayur Keshavan]]
* [[Guruvayoorappan]]
* [[Guruvayoor Temple]]
* [[Temple elephant]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Tourist attractions in Thrissur}}
{{Tourism in Kerala|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:History of Thrissur district]]
[[Category:Palaces in Thrissur]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Thrissur]]
[[Category:Royal residences in India]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Kerala]]
[[Category:Elephant reserves of India]]
[[Category:Guruvayur]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Thrissur district]]

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	'''Punnathurkotta''' is a fort and former palace located in [[Kottapadi]], about 3 km from the [[Guruvayoor]] Sree Krishna Temple, in [[Thrissur District]] of [[Kerala]] State in [[South India]].<ref>{{cite web \| last=Indian Columbus \| title=Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary - Guruvayur, Kerala, India \| url=~~http~~://indiancolumbus.blogspot.com/2010/07/punnathur-kotta-elephant-sanctuary.html \| access-date = 19 July 2012}}</ref>		'''Punnathurkotta''' is a fort and former palace located in [[Kottapadi]], about 3 km from the [[Guruvayoor]] Sree Krishna Temple, in [[Thrissur District]] of [[Kerala]] State in [[South India]].<ref>{{cite web \| last=Indian Columbus \| title=Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary - Guruvayur, Kerala, India \| url=https://indiancolumbus.blogspot.com/2010/07/punnathur-kotta-elephant-sanctuary.html \| access-date = 19 July 2012}}</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
	[[File:Guruvayur Kesavan Statue.jpg\|thumb\|The statue of Guruvayur Keshavan placed at Guruvayur Temple premise]]		[[File:Guruvayur Kesavan Statue.jpg\|thumb\|The statue of Guruvayur Keshavan placed at Guruvayur Temple premise]]
	Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed ''Anakkotta'' (meaning "Elephant Fort"). There were 86 elephants housed there, but currently there are about 59 elephants. The elephants are ritual offerings made by the devotees of [[Guruvayurappa\|Lord Guruvayurappa]].		Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, now survived by his son R Unnikrishnan, grandsons Madhusudana R Menon & Madhavan R Menon, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed ''Anakkotta'' (meaning "Elephant Fort"). There were 86 elephants housed there, but currently there are about 37 elephants. The elephants are ritual offerings made by the devotees of [[Guruvayurappa\|Lord Guruvayurappa]].

	Described as a 'Palace for Elephants,' <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://medium.com/@syngrafi/punnathurkotta-a-palace-for-pachyderms-in-kerala-5e72e4ed3c28\|title=Punnathurkotta: A palace for pachyderms in Kerala\|date=23 September 2019}}</ref> this facility is also used to train the elephants to serve [[Lord Krishna]] as well as to participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year. The oldest elephant is around 82 years of age and is called 'Ramachandran'. The rituals of ''Gajapooja'' (Worshipping Elephants) and ''Anayoottu'' (Feeding Elephants) are observed here, as an offering to [[Ganesha\|Lord Ganesha]]. The legendary elephant "[[Guruvayur Keshavan]]" was housed here.		Described as a 'Palace for Elephants,' <ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://medium.com/@syngrafi/punnathurkotta-a-palace-for-pachyderms-in-kerala-5e72e4ed3c28\|title=Punnathurkotta: A palace for pachyderms in Kerala\|date=23 September 2019}}</ref> this facility is also used to train the elephants to serve [[Lord Krishna]] as well as to participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year. The oldest elephant is around 82 years of age and is called 'Ramachandran'. The rituals of ''Gajapooja'' (Worshipping Elephants) and ''Anayoottu'' (Feeding Elephants) are observed here, as an offering to [[Ganesha\|Lord Ganesha]]. The legendary elephant "[[Guruvayur Keshavan]]" was housed here.
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	The compound also has a [[Nālukettu\|naalu kettu]], a traditional rectangular home with a central courtyard, which belonged to the Punnathur [[Raja]]. It presently houses a training school for ''Papans'' ([[Mahout]]).		The compound also has a [[Nālukettu\|naalu kettu]], a traditional rectangular home with a central courtyard, which belonged to the Punnathur [[Raja]]. It presently houses a training school for ''Papans'' ([[Mahout]]).

	This complex also contains a temple dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]] and [[Bhagavathy]]. Some scenes in the famous Malayalam movie "''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]''" (starring [[Mammooty]]) were filmed at this location. The visiting hours are 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM. The entry fee is ~~Rs 10~~ per adult. An extra Rs 25 is charged for to use a camera inside the complex.~~now a days~~ camera usage is not allowed in ~~punnathurkotta~~		This complex also contains a temple dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]] and [[Bhagavathy]]. Some scenes in the famous Malayalam movie "''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]''" (starring [[Mammooty]]) were filmed at this location. The visiting hours are 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM. The entry fee is ₹ 20.00 per adult. An extra Rs 25 is charged for to use a camera inside the complex. Nowadays camera usage is not allowed in Punnathurkotta.
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	\|image = File:Guruvayoor_Elephant_Farm_house.JPG		\|image = File:Guruvayoor_Elephant_Farm_house.JPG
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	===Elephant Camp at Punnathurkotta===		===Elephant Camp at Punnathurkotta===
	The Elephant Camp is located in Punnathur Kotta, at a distance of 3 km from the Guruvayur Temple. This Elephant Camp houses 58 elephants in 11.5 acres of land and is home to the largest number of captive elephants. During the month July elephants are given special ayurvedic treatment ~~and food. <ref>[http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/getting-about-kerala/thrissur/2017/07/12/elephant-punnathoorkotta-july-sughachikilsa~~.~~html Punnathurkotta]</ref>~~ But this practice has been criticized by the Animal Welfare Board of India in a study commissioned on the welfare of the elephants. This study also found many glaring issues on the treatment of elephants and suggested remedial measures many of which has not been implemented. <ref>{{cite web\|author1=Animal Welfare Board of India\|title=Report on the Welfare & Veterinary Status Captive Elephants (Elephas maximus) at Punnathur Kotta\|url=http://cupabangalore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Guruvayur-Temple-Ele-Evaluation-2014.pdf\|website=cupabangalore.org\|access-date=9 January 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109040822/http://cupabangalore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Guruvayur-Temple-Ele-Evaluation-2014.pdf\|archive-date=9 January 2018}}</ref>		The Elephant Camp is located in Punnathur Kotta, at a distance of 3 km from the Guruvayur Temple. This Elephant Camp houses 36 elephants in 11.5 acres of land and is home to the largest number of captive elephants. During the month July elephants are given special ayurvedic treatment. But this practice has been criticized by the Animal Welfare Board of India in a study commissioned on the welfare of the elephants. This study also found many glaring issues on the treatment of elephants and suggested remedial measures many of which has not been implemented.<ref>{{cite web\|author1=Animal Welfare Board of India\|title=Report on the Welfare & Veterinary Status Captive Elephants (Elephas maximus) at Punnathur Kotta\|url=http://cupabangalore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Guruvayur-Temple-Ele-Evaluation-2014.pdf\|website=cupabangalore.org\|access-date=9 January 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109040822/http://cupabangalore.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Guruvayur-Temple-Ele-Evaluation-2014.pdf\|archive-date=9 January 2018}}</ref>
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