Overview
- The ceremonial arrival occurred Friday when the Dasara elephant squad entered Mysuru Palace grounds through the Jayamarthanda Gate to begin festival preparations.
- Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre conducted a puja and showered flowers on the animals as part of the traditional welcome.
- Senior state and palace officials attended the reception, and mahouts and kavadis will remain on Palace grounds to train and care for the elephants.
- Authorities said the elephants will receive focused attention on health, diet, transport and accommodation as they are acclimatised for roles in the Jumbo Savari procession.
- Reports agree on the ceremonial welcome and preparations but show a minor discrepancy in the published arrival date, with some outlets citing August 26 and others August 28.