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WATCH: Elephant Mahadevi Returns To Maharashtra's Kolhapur After 409 Days, Thousands Welcome Her At Midnight
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· September 12, 2026
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Key points The elephant's return ended a long period of waiting, with devotees gathering to welcome her in the early hours of the morning. An elephant's homecoming has brought joy to thousands of devotees.
An elephant's homecoming has brought joy to thousands of devotees. The elephant, known by two names, was away for more than a year. Her return was met with an outpouring of emotion, including tears from the head of her home institution. Devotees showered her with flowers and chanted affectionately as she entered her enclosure.
The institution where the elephant lives is a significant religious site, attracting large numbers of people. The elephant's return ended a long period of waiting, with devotees gathering to welcome her in the early hours of the morning.
Further details about the elephant's homecoming are available, including the warm reception she received from devotees and the institution's head.
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Published: September 12, 2026 ·
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