TONS of fun! Indian temple elephants treated to a 48-day spa

Twenty-nine temple elephants from across the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and union territory of Puducherry arrived at Thekkamapatti's rejuvenation camp for a 48-day all-inclusive wellness retreat, on Friday.
The group of elephants arrived for the inauguration of this year's camp, where they were decorated with colourful designs and paraded around. Until January 30, the elephants will enjoy nutritious dinners, participate in regular exercise classes, take baths and receive medical attention from vets.
The camp however sparked opposition by local farmers, who reportedly argue that the presence of female elephants would attract wild tuskers to raid the area, causing the destruction of the crops and threatening their villages.
The camp is organised by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the state government in Tamil Nadu.