Chengalloor Dakshayani
Chengalloor Dakshayani (c.1930 – 5 February 2019) was a female Asian elephant owned by Travancore Devaswom Board and kept at the Chenkalloor Mahadeva Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India, which at the time of her death on 5 February 2019 was believed to be the oldest elephant in captivity in Asia. She was also known as Gaja Raja Dakshayani and as "Dakshayanamma" (mother Dakshayani) and "Gaja Muthassi" (elephant grandmother).
| Species | Elephas maximus (Asian Elephant) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | c. 1930 Travancore |
| Died | February 5, 2019 (aged 88–89) Pappanamcode, Kerala |
| Nation from | India |
| Known for | Oldest known elephant in captivity |
| Owner | Travancore Devaswom Board |
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