Authorities have advised the public to be cautious in order to prevent any disturbances to the elephants, who will be in the city until the Dasara festivities conclude. The countdown to Dasara has officially begun in Mysuru, and the city's famous Dasara elephants have started their rehearsals for the grand Jamboo Savaari procession. The procession will cover a five-kilometre route through the main roads of the city, starting at the palace and ending at Bannimantap grounds. During this time, the elephants are getting used to the noise from vehicles, loudspeakers, firecrackers, and cannons. The acclimatization exercises take place twice daily in the morning and evening. Crowds gather to watch the elephants, especially on weekends when more people come to take photos of the procession led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu. Guidelines for observing the Dasara elephants include following the instructions of mahouts and Kavadis, maintaining a safe distance, not crossing the road in front of the elephants, refraining from taking photos or videos directly in front of the elephants while they are moving, avoiding honking, handing over flowers to the mahouts instead of throwing them directly, not feeding the elephants, and not following them. The Jamboo Savaari is the grand procession that takes place on Vijayadashami, the final day of the Dasara festival, featuring decorated elephants, colorful floats, and performances by various cultural groups.