Mysore Dasara’s preparations commence in August every year with the ceremonial journey of the elephants to Mysore. The journey of the elephants to Mysore for the Dasara celebrations is called Gajapayana. On Vijayadashami, Jamboo Savari takes place on the streets of Mysore with the trained elephants of Mysore Dasara. Gajapayana, the journey of the elephants […]
The Tale Of Arjuna – The Star Elephant Of Dasara
The Jumbo Savari on Vijayadashmi is the highlight of Mysore’s annual Dasara celebrations. Since 2012, Arjuna has been the star of this show. The tale of Arjuna is fascinating. A crowd gathers every year to watch the caparisoned elephant majestically walk down the Raja Marga while pulling the 750-kg golden Howdah with an idol of […]