Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara jumbos, which are being prepared for the grand finale (Jumboo Savari) on Oct. 5, are perfecting their walk on the Jumboo Savari route with Captain Abhimanyu carrying the wooden replica of the Golden Howdah, which is being witnessed by hundreds of people, including tourists and locals on the Dasara procession route. A total…
38 horses of Mounted Police too take part Mysore/Mysuru: With just a few days left for the commencement of Dasara festivities, the first round of cannon firing practice to familiarise the Dasara jumbos and horses to the booming sound cannons was held this noon at the parking lot near Varaha Gate of Mysore Palace. All…
Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi, special puja was performed to all nine Dasara elephants in Mysore Palace premises yesterday by the Forest Department. Paada puja was performed to the Dasara jumbos and kumkum and turmeric were sprinkled on their feet. They were then led near Kodi Someshwara Temple in the Palace premises, where…
Only walking exercise during morning hours Abhimanyu carries 760 kg weight yesterday Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to acclimatise Dasara elephants to evening environment, vehicle lights and streetlights, the second phase of weight training for all male elephants in the Dasara jumbo squad has been shifted to evenings from yesterday and it will be only walking…
This time, 18 to 20 elephants to be identified; 14 or 15 will make to final list, says DCF Mysore/Mysuru: With three months to go for this year’s Dasara festivities, the Forest Department is set to begin the process of selection of elephants, the star attraction of the 10-day festival and the grand Vijayadashami finale….
Veterinarian Dr. Ramesh runs the show with jumbos for the first time By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: After the elephant handlers during Dasara, the next important role is played by the elephant doctor, designated by the Forest Department to take care of the jumbos during their more-than-a-month stay inside the Mysore Palace. Anything amiss in…
Mysore/Mysuru: In keeping with her practice for the past few years, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje hosted breakfast for Mahouts and Kavadis of Dasara jumbos, who are camping in the Palace premises, on Thursday. Shobha has made it a practice to climb the footsteps of Chamundi Hill every year after she became…
Gopalaswamy, Dhananjaya carry 400 kg sand bags with ease Mysore/Mysuru: Dhananjaya, one of the Dasara Jumbos and senior Dasara elephant Gopalaswamy, who have arrived in city along with six other elephants to participate in this year’s Naada Habba, have begun their training in carrying weight at Mysore Palace premises. On Tuesday, Dhananjaya carried sand bags…
Bengaluru: While the Dasara celebrations will be held in a simple manner this year too, elephants will now need COVID negative test report to participate in the celebrations. It is not just the elephants, but even Mahouts, Kavadis, Dasara Organising Committee members and officials should have a negative RT-PCR test report to participate in the…
Mysore/Mysuru: With just 15 days left for Dasara, which is being celebrated in a simple manner, a total of five Dasara elephants led by Golden Howdah-bearer Abhimanyu, were accorded a traditional welcome at the Mysore Palace this afternoon. District Minister S.T. Somashekar and a host of dignitaries formally welcomed the Dasara Jumbo team by showering…
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