Honoring Elephants
I have always believed every living thing has a soul, but it was never so clear to me as when I looked into the eyes of an elephant.
96 Elephants are killed in Africa every day for their ivory. EVERY DAY.
Honoring these beautiful, peaceful, intelligent, loving creatures today.
This is Laxmi. She lives in a Temple in Hampi, outside of Hospet in Karnataka, India. If you hand her 10 rupees, she extends her trunk and gives you a blessing on the head. Photo by Helen Magnani 2014.
Sweet Laxmi and I in February, 2014 after she blessed me on the head. Photo by Helen Magnani 2014.
Laxmi's toes. Photo by Helen Magnani 2014.
Laxmi. Photo by Helen Magnani 2014.
This beautiful elephant lives in the mountains of Munnar surrounded by tea plantations in Kerala, Southern India. Photo by Helen Magnani 2014.
Be informed. Do your part if you feel called to do so. And pet one if you ever get the chance, it's quite magical.
http://www.saveelephant.org http://www.elephantconservation.org http://helpingelephants.org
Elephants are humble, sweet, intuitive, intelligent, nurturing companions. Being next to one is incredible. They deserve our protection.