Phandi

Phandi is an expert on lassoing a wild elephant in Mela shikar.[1] A mahout becomes Phandi after passing a rigorous tests conducted by other phandis. Baro-phandi is equivalent to a master's degree in elephant capturing. Only a few can aspire to become a Baro-phandi.[1][2] They are men of highest caliber, great courage and well steeped in elephant lore who enjoy iconic status in the folklore of the North-East India.[2][3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "First Ever Mahout Training In Corbett National Park". Wildbytes. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
  2. 1 2 Nibha Namboodiri, ed. (July 1997). "The image and the profession of mahouts in the North Eastern India by Parbati Baruah". Practical Elephant Management - A Handbook for Mahouts. Elephant Welfare Association. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
  3. ↑ Nanjappa, Vikram (2009-07-03). "Khedda - Elephant Capture". Retrieved 2009-08-29.


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