Mysuru: All preparations are underway for the world famous Mysuru Dasara festival and the selection process for the elephants is going on in full swing.
Officials are visiting various elephant camps in Nagarahole Bandipur and inspecting the elephants. They are doing all the tests to participate in Dasara.
Mysuru DCF Saurabh Kumar is inspecting the Dasara elephants at Balle Ramapura Elephant Camp.
Former Jumboo Savari Captain Arjuna’s participation in elephant Dasara is almost certain. Arjuna will take part in the Dasara Jumboo Savari procession.
The elephants will enter the palace on September 4. The selection of elephants for the Jumboo Savari procession is almost complete. The selection of elephants has already been done by the Forest officials.
The elephants selected for the Jumboo Savari procession have been tested in various ways. Elephants are being prepared.
Gaja Payana is scheduled to be held at Veeranahosalli on September 1 and the district administration will accord a traditional welcome to the elephants.