Authorities have advised the public to be considerate of their actions to prevent disturbing the elephants, who will stay in the city until the end of the Dasara festivities. The official countdown to Dasara has begun in Mysuru, and the city's renowned Dasara elephants have started their rehearsals for the grand Jamboo Savaari procession. This procession will cover a five-kilometre route along the city's main roads, starting from the palace and ending at Bannimantap grounds. The elephants are getting accustomed to the noise of vehicles, loudspeakers, firecrackers, and cannons during this period, with acclimatization exercises held twice daily in the morning and evening. On weekends, more people gather to watch the procession led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu, and capture photographs. Guidelines for observing the Dasara elephants include following the instructions of mahouts and Kavadis, maintaining a safe distance, refraining from taking photos or videos directly in front of the moving elephants, avoiding honking, handing flowers to mahouts instead of throwing them directly, not feeding the elephants, and not following them. The Jamboo Savaari is the elaborate procession held on Vijayadashami, the final day of the Dasara festival, featuring decorated elephants, colorful floats, and performances by various cultural groups.