The first batch of jumbos being welcomed on Wednesday
The first batch of nine jumbos were extended a traditional pooja as they started their sojourn to Mysuru for Dasara duties at Veernahosahalli Gate in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Hunsur taluk on Wednesday The first batch of jumbos being welcomed on Wednesday The first batch of nine jumbos were extended a traditional pooja as they started their sojourn to Mysuru for Dasara duties at Veernahosahalli Gate in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Hunsur taluk on Wednesday The first batch of jumbos being welcomed on Wednesday
The batch comprises seven tuskers—Srirama (41), Ekalavya (41), Srikanta (57), Mahendra (42), Prashantha (54), Dhananjaya (45) and Gopi (43)—and two females, Lakshmi (54) and Kaveri (46). The elephants will be housed temporarily at Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram before being ceremonially taken to Mysuru Palace on Aug 28. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
Meanwhile, Mysuru district minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the elephant that will carry the golden howdah during this Dasara procession is yet to be finalised. The decision will be taken after evaluating the elephants during their training and rehearsal in Mysuru, he told reporters. The elephants, which began their journey from Veeranahosahalli following the traditional Gajapayana ceremony, reached the city amid public enthusiasm. Download the TOI App.
Mysuru : The arrival of the first batch of nine elephants in Mysuru on Wednesday evening marked the next phase of preparations for the Mysuru Dasara .