Sandalwood celebs share their love for elephants on World Elephant Day

On the occasion of World Elephant Day on Thursday, Sandalwood actors Darshan and Samyukta Hornad,

Kavya Shastry

, Asha Bhat and more were seen sharing inspiring posts to spread awareness about them.

Actor Darshan shared a lengthy post along with a moving picture about the need to protect them. "World Elephant Day was started in 2011 to protect the elephants from the hardships and threats they face. Happy August 12, World Elephant Day, a social and cultural symbol," read his post.

"ಆನೆಗಳು ಎದುರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕಷ್ಟಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಬೆದರಿಕೆಗಳಿಂದ ರಕ್ಷಿಸುವ ಸಲುವಾಗಿ 2011 ರಿಂದ ವಿಶ್ವ ಆನೆ ದಿನವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸಲು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಅಗಸ್ಟ್ 12, ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಸಂಕೇತವಾಗಿರುವ ವಿಶ್ವ ಆನೆಗಳ ದಿನದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು. #WorldElephantDay2021"



Actress Samyukta Hornad shared a series of posts trying to spread awareness about the beasts.

Urging people to say no to ivory trade was actress Asha Bhat who shared a picture post as well. "

Haathi

mere Saathi �� As giant as they look , they are extremely gentle . #worldelephantday2021 focuses on protecting , appreciating and celebrating these magnificent beings �� #saynotoivory #saynotohunting #endwildlifetrafficking #throwback #jungleemovie #jungleedays," read her post.



Actress Kavya Shastry was also seen sharing a fun picture with an elephant on Thursday marking the day.

Director Suni was also seen sharing a post reminding everyone about the day and its importance. Ashita Chandrappa also shared a video from Bandipur State Forest where she captured her rendezvous with the majestic animal.