New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Madhuri, also known as Mahadevi, returned to the Nandani Math in Kolhapur more than a year after she had been relocated to the Vantara animal rescue centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

As Madhuri travelled through Pune, residents gathered to welcome her, showering flowers on the vehicle carrying the elephant. In Kolhapur, hundreds of people gathered outside the Math to give Madhuri a grand welcome and celebrate her return home.

We fully understand the deep sentiments surrounding Madhuri in Kolhapur. Following discussions with the Government of Maharashtra, its officers, stakeholders and members of the community, Vantara stated on 06 August 2025 that it respected those sentiments and would abide by the directions of the c...