Authorities have advised the public to be considerate of their actions to avoid disturbing the elephants, who will be staying in the city until the Dasara festivities come to an end. The countdown to Dasara has officially 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-kilometre route along the city's main roads, starting from the palace and finishing at Bannimantap grounds. During this time, the elephants get used to the noise from vehicles, loudspeakers, firecrackers, and cannons through acclimatization exercises held twice daily in the morning and evening. Crowds gather to witness the elephants, especially on weekends when more people come to take pictures of the procession led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu. Guidelines have been provided for observing the Dasara elephants: - Follow the directions of mahouts and Kavadis, who are knowledgeable about elephant behavior - Maintain a safe distance to allow the elephants to move freely on their designated path - 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 may disturb the elephants - Hand flowers to the mahouts for the elephants rather than throwing them directly - Do not feed the elephants or follow them. Lastly, the Jamboo Savaari is the elaborate procession that takes place on Vijayadashami, the final day of the Dasara festival. It features adorned elephants, colorful floats, and performances by various cultural groups.