PETA India, in association with the Anita Dongre Foundation, has donated a life-size mechanical elephant to the Punnakkaparambil Sree Bhadrakali Vishnumaya temple, which was unveiled as part of Vishu celebrations here on Wednesday.

The Anita Dongre Foundation, established by designer Anita Dongre, promotes animal-friendly fashion and partnered with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA India) to donate a mechanical elephant, which has been named Punnakkaparambil Mahadevan.