KOZHIKODE, INDIA — Footage from a viral video shows the moment a large elephant suddenly turns violent during a festival in India. br br This video, currently circulating on social media, shows the elephant destroying an auto rickshaw and other vehicles. A priest, who was riding the elephant, managed to jump onto an electric pole for safety before the elephant ran away. br br Elephants are considered sacred animals in India. They are common sights at religious festivals and ceremonies throughout the country.br br ----------------------------------------­­---------------------br br Welcome to TomoNews, where we animate the most entertaining news on the internets. Come here for an animated look at viral headlines, US news, celebrity gossip, salacious scandals, dumb criminals and much more! Subscribe now for daily news animations that will knock your socks off.