Mysuru: The sandbag carrying practice for Arjuna, the Howdah Elephant, began yesterday as part of rehearsal for the Dasara procession scheduled to be held on Oct.19. As the Golden Howdah weighs 750 kg, the Forest Department mounted sand bags to help Arjuna bear the weight.
On the first day, sand bags weighing 600 kgs were mounted on Arjuna with help of a crane at the Palace premises. The weight will be increased gradually in the coming days. And as if it is a child’s play for him, the mighty Arjuna carried the weight with ease.
