Who Was Gajraja Balarama And Why PM Modi Is Sad After His Death

Ayu Verma May 08, 2023

Gajraja Balarama, an elephant, played a significant role in every year's Mysuru Dasara.

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The elephants in the Dasara procession in Mysuru are a representation of India's rich cultural beauty.

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They serve as evidence of the close bond between people and animals.

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The elephants receive training to carry out a variety of activities throughout the parade during Dasara.

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They carry numerous additional idols and culturally significant symbols, as well as the idol of the goddess Chamundeshwari, the festival's main deity.

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Balarama, who celebrated Mysuru Dasara by carrying the golden howdah thirteen times, was born in 1958.

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Balarama was a composed elephant who made a significant contribution to training other elephants.

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Due to TB and age-related health problems, Balarama died on Sunday evening.

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On Monday, 8th May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid respect to Balarama and expressed his sorrow.

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