The pink elephant from Jaipur that went viral after a colorful photo shoot has sadly passed away.

The elephant named Chanchal was painted bright pink for an artistic shoot in November 2025 at Hathigadh.

While the images received admiration online, many raised concerns about using animals for aesthetic purposes.

Officials have stated that the photo shoot was not related to her death, but questions continue to grow.

This incident has sparked an important discussion: Should animals be painted and used this way for viral photos and content?

What do you think – was the pink elephant photoshoot ethical? Share your opinion in the comments below.