The elite Dasara jumbo squad that is all set to enter Mysuru soon for the grand Dasara festivities this year comprises three new elephants that are part of the 14-member jumbo contingent.
The Dasara elephants’ squad is led by the tall tusker Abhimanyu which is the lead elephant that carries the golden howdah on the day of Jamboo Savari.
Arjuna, which was retired from the task of carrying the golden howdah, and Vijaya are the oldest members of the squad. Both are 63 years of age. The squad comprises jumbos aged between 18 years and 63 years.