Yeh Dosti: Heartwarming Tale of Enduring Friendship, between Bhama and Kamatchi

The heartwarming bond between two elephants, Bhama and Kamatchi, has captured the attention of netizens after Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Supriya Sahu shared their story on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). 

The elephants, who have been inseparable friends for the past 55 years, reside at the elephant camp in Theppakadu, Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu.

Not many of us know that like humans, elephants too share an endearing bond of friendship. This is a true story of friendship between Bhama and kamatchi, two beautiful elephants at our Elephant camp at Theppakadu, Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu who are best friends for the past 55… pic.twitter.com/vY6Z0Htpu4

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) April 25, 2024

Bhama, aged 75, and Kamatchi, aged 65, have formed a deep and enduring friendship, characterized by bravery, loyalty, and affection. Sahu described them as courageous creatures who share a special bond that transcends their age and species.

In her post, Sahu highlighted the endearing rituals observed by the elephant friends, such as standing next to each other while enjoying their meals at the camp. Their favorite treat, sugarcane, is always shared between them, symbolizing their inseparable companionship.

The extraordinary bravery of Bhama and Kamatchi was also recounted by Sahu. Bhama demonstrated her courage when her mahout, Thiru Gopan, was attacked and injured by a leopard during a grazing expedition. Despite the danger, Bhama fearlessly confronted the leopard and saved her mahout’s life. Similarly, Kamatchi endured a tusker’s attack, sustaining serious injuries that took years to heal. Through it all, Kamatchi displayed remarkable resilience and determination.

Sahu’s post resonated deeply with users on X, garnering over 35.5K views and sparking a flurry of comments praising the elephants’ remarkable friendship and bravery. Many users expressed admiration for the compassion and loyalty exhibited by Bhama and Kamatchi, noting that elephants often demonstrate qualities that surpass those found in humans.

Here are some of the comments by users

“I don’t mind spending rest of my life surrounded by those divine being,” a user wrote.

“Beautiful sight of two healthy elephants dancing with nature, dazzling to the eyes and heart. An excellent tutorial for humans about love, togetherness, dedication and all scriptural promises. Stories like this will enlighten humans,” he added.

Another said, “Almost like two senior citizens taking an evening walk while sharing old memories!”

“Elephants are more compassionate than us humans. Read a few stories of elephants in wildlife books. Meanwhile me looking at that majestic tusker in the BG” , added another. 

The heartwarming story of Bhama and Kamatchi serves as a poignant reminder of the profound bonds that exist between animals and the enduring lessons they impart on humanity about friendship, courage, and loyalty.