Hundreds pay tribute, bid goodbye to gentle giant 'Brahmadathan' in Kerala's Melambara
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Mon, 5 October 2026Wed, 7 October 2026
What it is about
Vaikom AshtamiPuthuppally BrahmadathanEttumanoor Ezhara PonnanaPothen VargheseRajesh PallattKunnakkattu Damodaran NairPallatt BrahmadathanThrissur PooramPallatte KuttyGaneshmangalam TempleInstagramGuruvayur, Kerala, IndiaKerala, Kerala, IndiaKottayam, Kerala, IndiaPallattu BrahmadathanKerala State Disaster Management AuthorityKerala
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
bilkulonline.com
Times of India
5 Oct, 05:29over 2 days7 Oct, 08:05
How it spread - 2 original reports
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- bilkulonline.com05:29first to report
Kottayam All roads seemed to lead to Melambara, near Kottayam in Kerala, as hundreds of people, including Christian priests and
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- Times of India08:05
Tragedy struck in Kerala as Pallattu Brahmadathan, a famous captive elephant, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm on October 4. This unfortunate event has sparked a crucial discussion about the hazards associated with thunderstorms in the region. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has since advised the public to exercise extreme caution outdoors and follow safety protocols during such weather.