The 12 Dasara elephants arrive 45 to 50 days ahead of the festival and are given a special diet to gain sufficient weight and strength to participate in the Dasara procession. Of the 12 elephants ...
The imperial sword is worshiped on the ninth day (Mahanavami) of the festival. Processions constituting ornamented elephants, camels and horses are taken out. Timings for Dussehra Festival in ...
As preparations for the grand Dasara festival continue at the Mysuru Palace ... The extended stay, necessary for preparing elephants for the five-kilometre Vijaydashami procession, had led ...
The second batch of Dasara elephants participating in the Vijayadashami procession (Jamboo Savari) arrived in the city on Wednesday. The arrival of the second batch is devoid of the traditional ...
The curtains closed on the 10-day iconic Mysuru Dasara ... festival. Credit: DH/Anup Ragh T. Thousands gathered to witness the grand 'Jamboo Savari,' a majestic procession of caparisoned elephants ...