Navi Mumbai: Actor and and member of parliament, Hema Malini , in association with PETA India, gifted a life-size mechanical elephant to ISKCON temple at Kharghar, making it the first religious institution in Maharashtra to be given a mechanical elephant. He considered killing animals for food to be a form of violence, arguing that a truly spiritual civilization would protect animals and allow them to live natural lives, while cow protection was especially vital for a Vedic culture.The mechanical marvel that will be used to conduct ceremonies at ISKCON Kharghar in a safe and cruelty-free manner, helping real elephants stay with their families in their jungle homes. "As a longtime devotee of Lord Krishna, a proud member of ISKCON, and an animal lover, I am honoured to join PETA India in gifting ISKCON Kharghar a mechanical elephant," said Malini and added, "This modern approach allows us to continue age-old traditions while ensuring real elephants remain in jungles with their families as God intended.
Author: Vijay Singh
Published at: 2025-11-09 22:41:19
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