Elephant Worshipped as Lord Ganesha! 'Veeru' Gets Swastik Tilak in Amer, Leaves Onlookers Amazed

Ananya soch: As devotees thronged Ganesh temples across the city on Ganesh Chaturthi, a heartwarming and unusual scene unfolded in Amer, where an elephant was worshipped with the same devotion reserved for Lord Ganesha himself. What made this celebration stand out from the rest? Here's the full story.

Massive Crowds Throng Moti Dungri and Other Ganesh Temples

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees gathered in large numbers at the Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple and other shrines across Jaipur from early morning. People performed elaborate rituals and prayers, seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha for prosperity and happiness for their families. The festive fervour was visible across the city, with markets and temple premises decked up for the occasion.

Elephant Veeru Gets a Special Tilak and Garland in Amer

Meanwhile, in Amer, elephant owner Bunty performed a special puja for his elephant Veeru on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. He applied a tilak on Veeru's forehead and adorned him with a flower garland. What caught everyone's attention was the Swastik Symbol carefully drawn on the elephant's forehead, adding a deeply spiritual touch to the ritual.

Worshipped as a Living Form of Lord Ganesha

Elephant owner Bunty shared that he considers Veeru a living embodiment of Lord Ganesha on this auspicious day and performs the puja with complete devotion every year. He said that just as Lord Ganesha is depicted with an elephant head, this belief inspires him to worship Veeru with the same reverence. The touching gesture left bystanders in Amer visibly moved, with many pulling out their phones to capture the rare and heartfelt moment.