Thechikottukavu Ramachandran
| Species | Elephas maximus (Asian elephant) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1966
(age 58–59) Bihar, India |
| Nation from | India |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Thrissur Pooram, other Poorams |
| Owner | Thechikkottukavu Devasom, Kerala, India |
| Height | 319 cm (10 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
| Named after | Raman |
Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran (born c. 1964) is an Indian elephant owned by Thechikottukavu devasom, a temple in Kerala. Commonly known as simply Raman, he is the tallest living captive elephant in Asia, standing at 319 cm (10 ft 5+1⁄2 in). They gave Ramachandran the title Ekachatradhipathi (transl. The Only Emperor). He reportedly formerly had the name Moti Prasad until he was purchased by a new handler in 1984.