Aanapappan – The Texture of Life


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Written and Documented by IIPian Abhilash M.S, Student of Diploma in Photography

The relationship between an Elephant and his/her Mahout is full of complexities. Like us, Elephants are highly intelligent, emotional and  social animals. They are capable of forming a relationship, whether  positive or negative with their care takers. How that bridge is built and how stable is its construction depends on many factors, including welfare practices, economic situations, personal attitudes, and behavior.

A broad stroke is often painted over this complex relationship. It is often looked upon as a traditional, cultural interdependence with roots in compassion, respect and love or it is harshly judged as abusive, cruel and neglectful. In reality every mahout -elephant relationship is unique.  

Whatever the relationship may be, “Mahoutmanship” is rapidly changing. Emotion Foundation Applauds the Mahouts whose still do their work with heart, understand their elephants better than themselves, and to give everything to provide and care for their elephants. These mahouts do exists even though it seems they are harder and harder to find.

Name of Elephants and their Mahouts are:
Assam Aana – Sajan
Bihar Aana – Aneesh
Nattaana (Kerala Elephant ) – Biju

I have spent five days for completing my project. Three Aanas and anapappans in three different locations. From the interview came to know about their daily routine, lifestyle, their struggles and their interactions with elephants.

Abhilash M.S.

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DISCLAIMER: The author is solely responsible for the views expressed in this article. The author carries the responsibility for citing and/or licensing of images utilized within the text.


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Krishnendu S D
Krishnendu S D
February 12, 2021 7:25 PM

Really Awesome…..❤️loved it😍…. Amazing clicks…. Timing… Everything….💞 Congrats Abhilash M S nd IIP team💜

Kishore
Kishore
February 12, 2021 7:49 PM

Liked the article very much. Nice observation on the small details of relationship. Another area to comment is the photos, they clearly reveal the emotional bonding that elephants have. Very well presented

Salma Salim
Salma Salim
February 12, 2021 9:48 PM

Grt work ❤❤

Asha John
Asha John
February 12, 2021 10:00 PM

Nice….Dear Abhilash…God bless

Deepa Vinod
Deepa Vinod
February 12, 2021 10:14 PM

Really great dear Abhi…. Congrats team

Deepa Vinod
Deepa Vinod
February 12, 2021 10:16 PM

Really great dear Abhi…. Congrats team.,🌹🌹🌹

Priyanka sunil
Priyanka sunil
February 12, 2021 10:47 PM

Really astounding🤩🤩 congrats dear Abhilash👏👏God bless…… 🌹🌹🌹

Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar
February 12, 2021 10:51 PM

Wonderful! 👌Great work👏keep it up dear

Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar
February 12, 2021 10:52 PM

Wonderful! 👌Great work👏 cograts dear Abhilash…..

Sinu
Sinu
February 13, 2021 12:25 AM

Proud of you brother

Akhila A
Akhila A
February 13, 2021 8:12 AM

Nice work 🥳🥳

Sandeep Nayak
Sandeep Nayak
February 13, 2021 10:08 AM

Dear iipean abhilesh..I surprised frome your creative inner output..best of luck .grow with iip.

Pavithra M S
Pavithra M S
February 13, 2021 12:08 PM

Interesting work sir…..the topic also so good …. Done a great job … Hoping more beautiful works……..

Sabari Krishnan A S
Sabari Krishnan A S
February 15, 2021 8:05 AM

Great work Brother❤️

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