THECHIKKOTTUKAVU
RAMACHANDRAN.
The king among the tamed elephants of Kerala. The most valued elphant in kerala. Ranks first in 'thalayeduppu' and 'Edaneelam'(body length). He is 43 year old. He is the only elphant with 5 months " madapaddu "(masthu). The second heighest elepant in Kerala. Height-10.3ft. He is a Bihari elephant. The hero of elephant lovers of Kerala because of his manliness and the majestic appearance.
Owner-Thrissur Peramangalthu Thechikkottukavu Devaswom. It may be the first temple became famous in the name of its elephant.