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Subhadra, the elephant of Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi, is back in town after a hiatus of nearly 5+ years. She was obese and suffering from diabetes because of total neglect and was sent to Sakrebailu elephant camp near Shivamogga. 
She recovered in the company of other elephants and was doing perfectly fine at Sakrebailu. Her fans from Udupi who often visited her at Sakrebailu, which includes some of my friends as well, recalled fondly how she would come and stand near them when called out.
Now all of a sudden she is back! And her fans, mostly shop owners, were surprised when Subhadra came and stood in front of their shops and refused to budge. These shops were her regular pit stops 5 years ago during her walks.
Caught off guard, the shop owners scampered, got some veggies/ fruits and gave to her. Only then she moved ahead. From next day, they were prepared and Subhadra now gets plentiful of fruits, veggies and coconuts. If anyone gives her jaggery she keeps it aside, as she is diabetic!
She has been given a new enclosure, larger and better than the earlier one. I still believe Subhadra is better off at Sakrebailu. She is very gentle and hesitant individual. Hope she is looked after well.
