Public authorities have advised people to be cautious in order to avoid disturbing the elephants, who will be present in the city until the end of the Dasara festivities. Mysuru has officially begun the countdown to Dasara, with the city's revered Dasara elephants starting their rehearsals for the grand Jamboo Savaari procession. The procession will cover a five-kilometre route that begins at the palace and ends at Bannimantap grounds, passing through the city's main roads. During this time, the elephants are getting accustomed to the noise from vehicles, loudspeakers, firecrackers, and cannons through acclimatization exercises conducted twice daily, in the morning and evening. Spectators gather to watch the elephants, with more people attending on weekends to take pictures of the procession, led by the Howdah elephant, Abhimanyu. It is essential for the public to be considerate of their actions to prevent any disturbance to the elephants until the conclusion of the Dasara celebrations. Here are some guidelines for observing the Dasara elephants: - Follow the guidance of mahouts and Kavadis, who have a good understanding of elephant behavior - Maintain a safe distance to allow the elephants to walk freely on their designated path - Refrain from crossing the road in front of the elephants - Avoid taking photos or videos directly in front of the moving elephants - Do not honk, as it could startle the elephants - Hand flowers to mahouts instead of tossing them directly, so they can place them on the elephants properly - Do not feed the elephants directly - Do not trail behind the elephants The Jamboo Savaari is the grand procession that takes place on Vijayadashami, the final day of the Dasara festival. It features caparisoned elephants, colorful floats, and performances by various cultural troupes.