Aanayoottu is an interesting ritualistic ceremony, which takes place at the Vadakkumnatha Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, India. Aanayoottu literally means feeding the elephants with specially prepared food. This medicinal food prepared according to Ayurveda, enhances the well being of domesticated elephants.

This annual event is held on the first day of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam (July-August). The month of Karkidakam, that falls during monsoon season is considered ideal for all kinds of rejuvenation therapies in Ayurveda, the Indian system of medicine. Large numbers of spectators gather at the temple premises to watch the lined up elephants having their rejuvenation treatment.