Mysuru: The 37-year-old Dhananjaya, who is participating in the Dasara celebrations for the first time was given weight carrying practice for the first time, this morning. First a cushion (gaadhi) was placed on him and above that a cradle (thottilu) was placed and inside that, 500-kg sandbag was placed.
Dhananjaya, who is touted to be the next Howdah Elephant, took it all in its stride and without any hesitation, fear or confusion marched from the Palace to Bannimantap Grounds. It reached the Grounds along with other elephants in 75 minutes.
