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Bhanumathi

BHANUMATHI

ಭಾನುಮತಿ
₹15.0L required annually
₹900K
₹600K
RoleResident
Age39 yrs
GenderFemale
Height2.25 Mtrs
Weight2500 KG
Arrival07 May 2014
Strengths:
Rescue ops · Dasara · Kumki duty
Skills:
Capture, training, ceremonial
Likes:
River bathing, sugarcane, palm fronds
Captured:
Yesaluru Range, Hassan
Mahout:
Sri Shivappa B. & Majahar Sharif (kawadi)
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Adopted by
1. Darshan M.
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2. Darshan M.
2HJX+79C 5th Cross Rd Chamundi Nagar, Hebbal
3. Darshan M.
401 18th Cross Road CET Cell
4. bjj
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5. Darshan
401 18th Cross Road CET Cell
6. Anu
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7. Darshan M.
401 18th Cross Road CET Cell
8. Darshan M.
2HJX+79C 5th Cross Rd Chamundi Nagar, Hebbal

Know more about Bhanumathi:

Captured in 2014 in Yesaluru Range, Hassan Division and trained at Sakrebailu. Has graced the Shivamogga Dasara festival twice. First-ever female elephant used as lure to attract male elephants in Haveri.

💡 Did You Know?

  • Has graced the Shivamogga Dasara festival twice.
  • First-ever use of a female elephant as lure to capture rogue males — in Haveri.
  • Mother of three calves: Bhaskar, Bharati and Tunga.
  • Personifies "Gentle Elegance".
Photos of Bhanumathi
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