In a groundbreaking move for elephant welfare and public safety, Voices for Asian Elephants (VFAE) has introduced Shiva Shakthi, a life-sized robotic elephant, at Chakkamparambu Sree Bhagavathi Temple near Mala. This innovative initiative provides a cruelty-free alternative for temple rituals, addressing the growing concerns over captive elephant mistreatment and festival-related accidents.