Sivajis jumbo is the oldest

UDHAGAMANDALAM: Sixty-one-year old Vellaiammal of Punnainallur Mariamman temple is the oldest among the 37 temple elephants at the camp. Her mahout, Baskar said, “She participated in the previous three camps. This elephant is not an ordinary one. It was donated by late actor Sivaji Ganesan 52 years ago when she was 10 year old..” A Lakh for Each JumboHR and CE Minister MSM Anandan said, “`1 lakh will be spent for each of jumbo.”The Lone MaleThe star attraction at the camp was nine-year-old Kumaran from Thiruchenthur temple in Thirukoil, the lone male among the 37 elephants.