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Ujjain: Robot Elephant in Mahakal Procession
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:14 AM
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A proposal to use a robotic elephant in the Mahakal procession in Ujjain has been put forward. PETA has offered a 10-foot-tall, 800-kg robotic elephant for the event.
The traditional Mahakal procession in Ujjain may witness a blend of tradition and technology this year. A robotic elephant, proposed by animal rights organization PETA, could replace the real elephant in the procession. The robotic elephant, measuring 10 feet in height and weighing 800 kilograms, has been offered to the temple management and district administration. This move aims to prevent the use of real elephants in the procession, promoting animal welfare. The proposal is currently under consideration, and a decision is awaited.