Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara jumbos, which are being prepared for the grand finale (Jumboo Savari) on Oct. 5, are perfecting their walk on the Jumboo Savari route with Captain Abhimanyu carrying the wooden replica of the Golden Howdah, which is being witnessed by hundreds of people, including tourists and locals on the Dasara procession route.
A total of 13 elephants, which will be taking part in the grand finale, the culmination of the Navarathri festivities, require special training and diet. The weight training for all male elephants began on Aug. 14 and these jumbos were made to carry weight on the Jumboo Savari route in the mornings which was shifted to evenings from Aug. 23, to get them used to the sound of vehicles and dazzling illumination lights.
