Among the many creatures that call Kabini backwaters region as home, there is one that made every guest visiting Kabini marvel at: Bhogeshwara, the Kabini backwater elephant.
Bhogeshwara was a majestic bull, estimated to be in his late 40s. He was named after the Hindu god Bhogeshwara, and is known to be one of the largest and most magnificent elephants in the entire country.
Male Asian elephants like Bhogeshwara are typically lone rangers. They keep to themselves for most of their lives, apart from joining a herd now and then
His passing in June 2022 sent ripples of sorrow across the community. Having lived up to the ripe age of 70, it’s not hard to see the legacy he has left behind.