Trivia
- Drona attained celebrity status in Karnataka for its majestic gait, grace and timid behaviour.
- The elephant was very sensitive, he just wouldn’t relish the idea of anybody other than his mahout sitting atop him. Drona would shrug and shake his back, if any of us ‘lesser mortals’ tried hitching a ride.
- Drona had amazing ability to learn and correct himself. When the Golden Howdah shifted left or right during the procession, Drona could move his muscles selectively and stabilize the weight. His trainers were very surprised because they had not trained Drona in this skill.
- Drona also practiced energy conservation techniques, he would walk slow early in the procession to conserve energy.
- Drona had rigid eating habits, he was very particular about his diet, and always ate in solitude.
- Drona's Mahout did not wear slippers while mounting the animal as it was considered sacred.
- Drona had a perfect curve on its back to carry the 800 KG Golden Howdah.
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