Elephants to take part in Jamboo Savari reach Shivamogga

Three elephants, Sagar, Bahaddur, and Somanna, are set to participate in the Jamboo Savari of Shivamogga Dasara this October 21. The elephants arrived in the city on Thursday via trucks from the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. Sagar, the largest elephant, has carried the 450-kg howdah and Goddess Chamundeswari idol for six consecutive years.

Somanna, a newcomer this year, is replacing Balanna who participated last year. The Shivamogga City Corporation has arranged for the elephants' accommodation and training sessions, which will commence on Friday. The majestic procession is scheduled to begin at the Shivappa Nayaka Palace premises following prayers to Nandi Dhwaja.

It will traverse through key landmarks including Gandhi Bazaar, B.H. Road, A.A. Circle, Nehru Road, and Durgi Gudi, concluding at Allama Prabhu Park.