Mysuru: Abhimanyu, the Howdah Elephant Jumboo Savari, who is undergoing training on Jumboo Savari route (Raja Margha) along with other Dasara elephants, will be rehearing with the Wooden Howdah, the replica of the Golden Howdah, from this afternoon (4 pm). The Wooden Howdah, which is in the custody of the Mysore Palace Board, was handed…
Ekalavya impresses in Dasara rehearsal
September 17, 2024Carries 300-kg weight; shows potential as future howdah elephant Mysuru: As Dasara-2024 is fast approaching, the Forest Department has begun rehearsals for the Jumboo Savari, with howdah elephant Abhimanyu leading the elephants in a majestic march along the Raja Marga, from the Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace to the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap. On…
Lakshmi, Hiranya to accompany Abhimanyu during Jumboo Savari
September 15, 2024Both elephants are from Rampura Elephant Camp; senior Kumki elephant Varalakshmi retires Mysuru: For the first time this Dasara, female elephants Lakshmi and Hiranya from Rampura Elephant Camp will march alongside Captain Abhimanyu, who will carry the 750-kg golden howdah during the ‘Jumboo Savari’ procession. This selection has brought immense joy and pride to the…
Jumboo Savari training for Dasara elephants
September 15, 2024Dasara elephants rehearsed for Jumboo Savari at Mysore Palace premises yesterday. The Dasara elephants, led by Captain Abhimanyu, were made to stand in front of the Palace and lift their trunks much to the admiration of tourists and visitors who had come to the Palace. Dasara elephants Abhimanyu, Dhananjaya, Gopi, Bheema, Kanjan, Rohit, Ekalavya, Varalakshmi,…
Ganesha Chaturthi: Puja performed to Dasara elephants
September 8, 2024Mysuru: Marking Ganesha Chaturthi, puja was performed to all 14 Dasara elephants in Mysuru Palace premises yesterday under the aegis of Forest Department, in keeping with years of tradition. All the Dasara elephants were decorated with Arashina-Kumkuma, Srigandha and other puja articles. Palace Priest Pralhad Rao performed the traditional Shodashopachara puja, following which the elephants…
Second batch of five Dasara elephants arrive
September 6, 2024Weight checked today; Sugreeva tops with 5,190 kg Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants arrived at Mysore Palace yesterday evening and joined the first batch of nine elephants which are housed in temporary sheds at Mysore Palace premises. Upon their arrival, the five elephants — Prashanth, Hiranya, Mahendra, Dodda Harave Lakshmi and Sugreeva…
Majestic Walk…
September 6, 2024The twelve Dasara elephants out of fourteen (two jumbos rested) majestically taking part in the route familiarisation exercise from the Mysore Palace upto Old RMC and back this morning via K.R. Circle. The elephants, led by howdah-carrier Abhimanyu, marched on the route with their mahouts and kavadis amidst the watchful eyes of the forest officials….
Dasara-2024: Second batch of five elephants to arrive tomorrow
September 4, 2024Mysuru: The second batch of five Dasara elephants will be arriving in city tomorrow. The five elephants to be brought in the second batch are- Prashanth, Mahendra, Sugreeva, Lakshmi and Hiranya (three male and two female elephants) and are expected to reach Mysore Palace between 3.30 pm and 4 pm tomorrow from their respective elephant…
Dasara-2024: Weight training to Captain Abhimanyu begins
September 1, 2024Carries 600 kg weight on the first day today Mysuru: Weight training for Golden Howdah carrier Dasara elephant Captain Abhimanyu began with carrying of 600 kg weight on the Jumboo Savari route from today. He covered the distance from Mysore Palace to the Torchlight Parade Grounds in Bannimantap in just one hour and twenty minutes….
Jumbo Diet
August 29, 2024500 kg food including 12 kg special nutritious food for each elephant: DCF Dr. I.B. Prabhugowda Mysuru: All the nine Dasara elephants, including the Golden Howdah-carrying Abhimanyu are being given special nutrient-rich food inside the Mysore Palace and also special care to put on weight and build strength as they will be taking part in…
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