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| Species | Elephas maximus (Asian elephant) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1964 (age 59–60) Bihar, India |
| Nation from | India |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Thrissur Pooram, other Poorams |
| Owner | Thechikkottukavu Devasom, Kerala, India |
| Height | 314 cm (10 ft 3+1⁄2 in) |
| Named after | Raman |
Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran (born c. 1964) is an Indian elephant owned by Thechikottukavu devasom, a temple in Kerala.[1] Commonly known as simply Raman, he is the tallest living captive elephant in Asia, standing at 314 cm (10 ft 3+1⁄2 in).[2] They gave Ramachandran the title Ekachatradhipathi (transl. The Only Emperor).[3] He reportedly formerly had the name Moti Prasad until he was purchased by a new handler in 1984.[4]
- ^ "Gajakesari Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran". elephant-kerala.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011.
- ^ Balakrishnan, Reghu (9 March 2014). "Jumbo-size growth in this economy". Business Standard India. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Kerala's star elephants are a 'jumbo' hit on the internet - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Thrissur Pooram: Kerala's Celebrity Elephant Flags Off Temple Festival After Row Over Ban". HuffPost. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2024.