In this clip, an elephant names Pallattu Brahmadathan gives his final salute to its owner Damodaran Nair, 74 years old.

Nair has been Pallatu's elephant trainer and keeper for 25 years.

This was an emotional moment for the family and friends of the man, who died of cancer on June 3, at the village of Lakkattor, in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.

Damodar was a Mahout (elephant trainer) for the last 60 years. The relationship between him and Pallatu was very special: the old man considered the animal as a son.

During the final salute, the elephant touched his trainer's mortal remains and people burst into tears.

This elephant is famous because it participates in many religious festivals in the country.

Pallattu Brahmadathan an elephant gave the final salute to its master and Mahout for 25 years . This was an emotional moment for the family and friends of Damodaran Nair, alias Omanachettan (74 years) who died on 3rd June due to cancer at his village Lakkattor in Kottayam district of Kerala. Damodar was Mahout for last 60 years and the relationship between pallattu and Damodar is of 25 years . This Elephant is famous for all the religious festival in Kottayam and he was the first Mahout for this elephant .
Plattu always follow what his master says Relation ship between these two was very deep . Omana chettan . Considered Brahma dathan as his Son and Maintained him Love and sincerity .
Brahmadathan touched Damodaran Nair’s mortal remains as people at the spot burst into tears.