Authorities are advising the public to be cautious in order to avoid disturbing the elephants who are currently in the city for the Dasara festivities. The elephants are gearing up for the grand Jamboo Savaari procession, which will cover a five-kilometre route starting from the palace and ending at Bannimantap grounds. During this time, the elephants are getting accustomed to the city's noise levels. The acclimatization sessions take place twice a day, in the morning and evening. The turnout to see the elephants increases on weekends as people try to capture photos of the procession led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu. Guidelines have been provided for observing the Dasara elephants: follow the directions of the mahouts and Kavadis, keep a safe distance, avoid crossing in front of the elephants, refrain from taking photos or videos directly in front of moving elephants, do not honk, offer flowers to the mahouts instead of feeding the elephants directly, and do not follow the elephants. The Jamboo Savaari is the magnificent procession held on Vijayadashami, the final day of the Dasara festival, featuring adorned elephants, colorful floats, and performances by various cultural groups.
Authorities have urged the public to be mindful of their actions to avoid causing any disturbance to the elephants, who will remain in the city until the Dasara festivities conclude The countdown to D...