Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Dasara Elephant Training Commences in Mysuru on World Elephant Day
The elephants that will be part of the Dasara festival parade have started their training!
This special day is also World Elephant Day.
Nine elephants began the first part of their training, walking along a route near the palace.
Over the next few weeks, other elephants will join to practice carrying heavy objects.
The elephants will also get used to loud noises and the crowds.
The elephants are all healthy and have been in Dasara celebrations before.
The public got to see the elephants up close today!
The Dasara elephant regiment began its training for the Jamboo Savari procession in Mysuru.
Nine elephants, including Abhimanyu, participated in the first phase of training.
The procession route included areas like Balrama Dwara and K.R. Circle.
Training is conducted in three phases, involving basic training, strength training, and acclimatization.
The training coincided with World Elephant Day, allowing public viewing of the elephants.
- Who
- The Dasara elephant regiment, led by Abhimanyu, and the public
- What
- Training for the Dasara elephant procession
- When
- Training began today, coinciding with World Elephant Day
- Where
- Mysuru, along a route including Balrama Dwara and K.R. Circle
- Why
- To prepare the elephants for the Jamboo Savari procession
- Event
- Dasara elephant procession training
- Location
- Mysuru
- Number of Elephants in Phase 1
- 9
- Key Elephant
- Abhimanyu
- Training Phases
- 3
- Special Day
- World Elephant Day