Officials have advised the public to be considerate in their actions to prevent disturbing the elephants, which are currently situated in the city until the Dasara festivities wrap up. The countdown to Dasara has officially begun in Mysuru, and the city's revered Dasara elephants have started their practice sessions for the grand Jamboo Savaari parade. The parade will cover a five-kilometer route along the city's main streets, starting at the palace and ending at Bannimantap grounds. Throughout this time, the elephants are getting accustomed to the noise of vehicles, loudspeakers, firecrackers, and cannons. The acclimatization routines occur twice a day, in the morning and evening. Spectators gather to witness the elephants, with more people attending on weekends to capture photographs of the procession, led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu. Authorities have reminded the public to act responsibly and avoid disturbing the elephants, who will be in the city until the end of the Dasara celebrations.Guidelines for watching the Dasara elephants: ● Obey the directions of mahouts and Kavadis, who are knowledgeable about elephant behavior ● Keep a safe distance to allow the elephants to freely walk their designated route ● Refrain from crossing the road in front of the elephants ● Avoid taking photos or videos directly in front of moving elephants ● Do not honk, as it can startle the elephants ● Give flowers to the mahouts instead of throwing them directly, so they can properly place them on the elephants ● Do not feed the elephants directly ● Do not trail behind the elephantsWhat is the Jamboo Savaari? The Jamboo Savaari is the elaborate procession that takes place on Vijayadashami, the ultimate day of the Dasara festival. It features adorned elephants, colorful floats, and performances by various cultural groups.