The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
A elephant ran amok during the annual festivities at the Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple in Kerala's Kottayam early this morning, but none was injured.
The mahout, who was atop the elephant, had a miraculous escape as he was pulled to safety by locals from atop a
gopuram by dropping a rope, visuals aired by television channels showed.
The incident occurred at 3 am this morning.
The elephant went on a rampage reportedly after being attacked by another tusker next to it.
According to legend, Pandavas and sage Vyasa had offered worship at the temple.