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The BBC team had arrived in India a few days before the biggest day of Bhumi’s life. Jain worshippers and ceremonial elephants had walked for days to attend her diksha, or initiation ritual.

the centrepiece of Thrissur Pooram is the majestic parade of over 50 richly caparisoned elephants, adorned with golden nettipattam (ornamental headdresses), intricate garlands, and ceremonial ...