Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Mysore Dasara: Jumbo Savari Procession Draws Crowds
The Mysore Dasara festival ended with a grand parade called the Jumbo Savari.
The main elephant, Abhimanyu, carried a golden seat while walking along a 4.5 km route.
Thousands of people gathered early and lined the streets to watch the procession.
The parade began at 4:40 PM, starting from Mysore Palace and finishing at Bannimantap.
The Chief Minister and other officials showered flowers to kick start the event.
Many cultural groups took part.
Forest officials and staff made arrangements to ensure a smooth event.
The Jumbo Savari, an elephant procession, concluded the Mysore Dasara festivities.
Abhimanyu carried the golden howdah, weighing 750 kg, for the sixth time.
The procession covered a 4.5 km route from Mysore Palace to Bannimantap.
The procession started around 4:40 PM on Vijayadashmi day.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attended and showered flowers to begin the parade.
- Who
- Elephants and participants in the Mysore Dasara
- What
- Jumbo Savari procession
- When
- Vijayadashmi day
- Where
- Mysore city
- Why
- To mark the conclusion of the Mysore Dasara festivities
- Event
- Mysore Dasara Jumbo Savari
- Elephant
- Abhimanyu
- Howdah Weight
- 750 kg
- Procession Route
- Mysore Palace to Bannimantap
- Route Length
- 4.5 km
- Start Time
- 4:40 PM
