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Elephants set to depart after shoring up Mysuru Dasara

14 elephants from jungle camp, brought to Mysuru for Dasara, to be accorded ceremonial send-off. Underwent rigorous training, fed special diet to gain weight & strength. Abhimanyu gained 300kg, Bhima 500kg, Mahendra 305kg, Dhananjaya 240kg, Gopi 240kg, Kanjan 265kg & Vijaya 15kg. Mahouts given free ride to see city lights.…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

A dazzling display of State’s art and culture

At Mysuru's Dasara, 150 participants, 49 tableaux, 88 cultural troupes, 750-kg golden howdah, and Chandrayaan-3 model showcased. Crowds jostled for space to view the procession, which included art, culture, heritage, forest & wildlife, tourism, and govt schemes.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

It’s curtains for grand Mysuru Dasara

The procession concluded at Bannimantap around 7.30 p.m. Mysuru Dasara-2023 ends with grand Jamboo Savari, showcasing art, culture & tradition of the land, drawing huge crowds to witness the iconic finale.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Second batch of Dasara jumbos arrive in Mysuru

The second batch of Dasara elephants joined the team of tusker Abhimanyu and eight jumbos in Mysuru on Monday.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Abhimanyu enters quarterfinals as three other wrestlers lose in World Wrestling championship

Indian wrestlers Abhimanyu, Akash, Sandeep, and Sumit win opening-round bouts at UWW World Championships in Belgrade. Abhimanyu upsets world No.7 Ukraine's Ihor Nykyforuk 19-9.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Tusker Abhimanyu carries weight with ease

Weight carrying rehearsal for Dasara elephants began in Mysuru on Fri, Sept 15. Abhimanyu, the lead elephant carrying the 750-kg golden howdah, carried nearly 600 kg of sand bags. Other tuskers in the team also carried weight as a standby. The rehearsal will continue until the festivities to familiarise the…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Weight rehearsal for jumbos likely to start from Friday

Weight carrying practice for Dasara elephants to start from Sept 15; 8 jumbos led by Abhimanyu acclimatised to procession route. Sand bags mounted on their back during session; weight gradually increased to equal howdah weight. Dept to decide roles of Nishane Ane, Naupat Ane & Pattada Ane. Second batch of…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Dasara elephants begin their routine training

A week after their arrival in Mysuru for the festivities, the Dasara elephants began their routine training on Friday, as they were taken on the Jamboo Savari route till Bannimantap here. They marched on the route with their mahouts and kavadis amidst the watchful eyes of the forest officials.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Weighing over five tonne, Abhimanyu is heaviest of Dasara elephants

The first batch of the nine Dasara elephants were weighed on Wednesday in the routine assessment in the run-up to the festivities to be held in October by which they are expected to gain weight.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Dasara jumbos receive ceremonial reception at Mysore palace

Eight elephants welcomed to Mysuru Palace for Dasara festivities. Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, reps & officials greeted the jumbos at Jayamarthanda Gate. Flowers showered, rituals performed & cultural troupes performed. Minister distributed ration & kits to mahouts & kavadis. Tent school set up for children of mahouts during stay. Grand Dasara…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023