A 32-year-old female elephant of Sri Manakula Vinagayar temple collapsed on the road and died on Wednesday. Two mahouts were accompanying the elephant when it went out in the morning. Temple authorities told IANS that an autopsy of the elephant would reveal the exact cause of death. Puducherry: Female Elephant ‘Lakshmi’ of Sri Manakula Vinagayar Temple Collapses on Road, Dies (See Pics).