Elephants to take part in Jamboo Savari reach Shivamogga

Three elephants scheduled to take part in the Jamboo Savari of Shivamogga Dasara on October 21 reached the city on Thursday. Officials brought the elephants in trucks from the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp near here.

The elephants, Sagar, Bahaddur and Somanna, have been camped on the premises of the District Training Centre. Sagar, the tusker, has carried the 450-kg howdah and the idol of Goddess Chamundeswari for the last six years. Somanna is a new entry this year, replacing Balanna, which took part in last year’s procession.

The Shivamogga City Corporation has made arrangements for the elephants’ stay and training. The animals have been accompanied by their caretakers and are expected to begin training sessions from Friday.

The Jamboo Savari will begin,on October 21, on the Shivappa Nayaka Palace premises after prayers are offered to Nandi Dhwaja. It will pass through Gandhi Bazaar, B.H. Road, A.A. Circle, Nehru Road and Durgi Gudi, and conclude at Allama Prabhu Park.