Authorities have advised the public to be cautious in their actions to prevent disrupting the elephants, who will be in the city until the end of the Dasara festivities. The countdown to Dasara has begun in Mysuru, with the city's renowned Dasara elephants starting their rehearsals for the grand Jamboo Savaari procession. This procession will cover a five-kilometer route along the city's main roads, starting at the palace and ending at Bannimantap grounds. During this period, the elephants are getting used to the sounds of vehicles, loudspeakers, firecrackers, and cannons through acclimatization exercises held twice daily—morning and evening. Spectators gather to see the elephants, with larger crowds on weekends capturing photos of the procession led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu. Authorities stress the importance of mindfulness to avoid disturbing the elephants. Guidelines for observing the Dasara elephants include following the instructions of mahouts and Kavadis, giving the elephants space to move freely, refraining from taking photos or videos directly in front of moving elephants, avoiding honking that may startle them, presenting flowers to the mahouts instead of directly to the elephants, not feeding the elephants, and refraining from following them. The Jamboo Savaari is the elaborate parade held on Vijayadashami, the final day of the Dasara festival, featuring decorated elephants, colorful floats, and performances by cultural groups.