A mahout is an elephant rider, trainer, or keeper. An elephant trainer, rider, or keeper is called a mahout. The story revolves around a mahout (portrayed by Vikram) and his trained elephant. Smith argued that the carving shows an elephant with a mahout atop it. The rider (mahout) sat across the neck and guided the elephant into battle. He now works as a Mahout (Elephant driver) at the tea estate, with elephant-friend, Raja. Lady Hardinge was unscathed; as was the elephant and its mahout (handler). After giving their elephant palm leaves, the mahout would give teams their next clue. Arambegama Kirihamy was appointed as the mahout of the young elephants. He meets some villagers and a wise old Mahout who is the guardian of Sonia. The Viceroy escaped with his injuries, along with Lady Hardinge, although the Mahout was killed. King Bhagya Chandra said that he saw "Lord Krishna as the mahout". The short story "Anakkaran" (The Mahout) was translated into English by Santa Ramesvara Rao. Casey became the first female mahout from the west. Mela shikar requires the services of a skilled "mahout" or "phandi".