Arunachaleswarar temple elephant in Tiruvannamalai named ‘Namasivayam’
In Tiruvannamalai, state ministers officially named the Arunachaleswarar temple elephant 'Namasivayam' during a ceremony attended by district collector Vandhana Garg and Joint Commissioner S. Bharanidharan of HR & CE. The elephant, a revered symbol in temple rituals, received its new name in the temple courtyard, highlighting the tradition of honoring animals that support religious activities and drawing local devotees.