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Route of Dasara procession for howdah elephant changed within Mysuru Palace premises

Earlier, the howdah elephant covered 585 metres within the Palace. In the new route, it will cover a total of 930 metres, according to Mysuru Palace Board officials.

25 September 2024, 19:59 IST

Route of Dasara procession for howdah elephant changed within Mysuru Palace premises

Route of Dasara procession for howdah elephant changed within Mysuru Palace premises

Route of Dasara procession for howdah elephant changed within Mysuru Palace premises

25 September 2024, 19:59 IST

60 may be retirement age for Arjuna too

For 59-year-old Arjuna, the howdah elephant, Dasara-2019 is likely to be the last opportunity to carry the golden howdah during Jamboo Savari. As per the Supreme Court directions and Union government’s guidelines, no elephant aged above 60 years is supposed to task with heavy and stressful duty.

05 September 2019, 17:15 IST

60 may be retirement age for Arjuna too

60 may be retirement age for Arjuna too

60 may be retirement age for Arjuna too

05 September 2019, 17:15 IST

Never a moment’s rest for Arjuna’s mahout Vinu

Howdah elephant Arjuna’s mahout Vinu says, he never sleeps even when Arjuna takes rest in the forest camp. Vinu says he is always alert to protect Arjuna.

16 December 2018, 19:48 IST

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Never a moment’s rest for Arjuna’s mahout Vinu

16 December 2018, 19:48 IST

Only nine elephants for this Jamboo Savari

This Dasara, only nine elephants will take part in Jamboo Savari, the last leg of Mysuru Dasara. The final event will be held on Vijayadashami, October 19. Arjuna, who has been carrying the howdah since 2012, is touted to be the howdah carrier this year also.

16 December 2018, 19:27 IST

Only nine elephants for this Jamboo Savari

Only nine elephants for this Jamboo Savari

Only nine elephants for this Jamboo Savari

16 December 2018, 19:27 IST