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]

See also

References
  1. "First Ever Mahout Training In Corbett National Park". Wildbytes. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
  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. Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
  3. Nanjappa, Vikram (3 July 2009). "Khedda - Elephant Capture". Retrieved 29 August 2009.


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