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The young elephant, which had a garland made of bells, was seen calmly enjoying the massage session as the caretaker gently massages its feet at the temple.
The video was taken at the Arulmigu Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
At a time when headlines are dominated by conflict, cries, and concerns from all around the world, a heartwarming video from Tamil Nadu has emerged as a gentle reminder of little joys in life. A clip of an adorable baby elephant calmly enjoying a foot massage at a temple has captured the internet’s attention, leaving viewers smiling and calling the moment “pure therapy”.
The video shared on Instagram captured a tender moment between the baby elephant, whose name is Mangalam, and a caretaker at the Arulmigu Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The young elephant, which had a tilak on its forehead and a garland made of bells, was seen completely at ease as the caretaker gently massaged its feet in the serene surroundings of the temple.
Mangalam calmly stood as long as the caretaker massaged its foot with care, seemingly enjoying the moment. Once the man was done with one foot, he tapped on its leg, and the elephant extended its other foot, cooperating with the caretaker and appearing to be requesting equal attention for both its feet. The text over the clip read, “Just a baby. A very, very large baby. Politely requesting a foot massage.”
“Big elephant body, baby heart – Mangalam, Arulmigu Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam,” the caption of the post said.
Internet Can’t Get Over The Cute Elephant
The few-second clip, which has garnered over a million views, was enough to brighten people’s day, with many describing the moment as “wholesome”. Many dropped red heart emojis while reacting to the adorable moment between Mangalam and its caretaker.
“One of the cutest videos that I have seen,” said one user.
“Such a lovable and humble kid! Hug him on my behalf,” asked another person.
Someone else mentioned, “Lord Ganesha himself giving you an opportunity to serve him.”
“That’s just a PUPPY, we call it ELEPHANT,” an individual jokingly commented.
Another added, “This elephant baby is like, ‘pamper me for some time.’”
“It is such a sweet soul that I ever met, and I’m still missing those gentle eyes,” one individual who had the chance to meet Mangalam said.
Meanwhile, one person said, “How can I apply for this job? I don’t need a salary.”
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