Dasara elephants return to jungle camps after a memorable Mysuru sojourn
The elephants that participated in the annual Mysuru Dasara festival have returned to their jungle camps following the conclusion of the event. The animals were transported back after a 60-day stay in the city, which included training and the grand Jamboo Savari procession.
Why it matters
The Dasara festival is a significant cultural event in India, and the welfare and management of the participating elephants are matters of public interest.
Dasara elephants return to jungle camps after a memorable Mysuru sojourn left Dasara elephants ready for return to their respective jungle camps after a successful Dasara journey, on the palace premises in Mysuru on Thursday (October 22). M.A. Sriram M.A. Sriram https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/v6nd4k/article71611657.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_22_10_2026_17_32_34_1_JUMBORETURN.JPEG M A Sriram KARNATAKA MYSURU 22/10/2026: Dasara elephants ready for return to their respective jungle camps after a successful Dasara journey, at the palace premises in Mysuru on Thursday. After routine weight checks and a customary puja at the Mysuru palace, the elephants, led by golden howdah-bearer Prashanth, were loaded onto separate trucks for their journey back to their respective camps. MYSURU The Dasara elephants returned to their respective jungle camps on Thursday (October 22), bringing to an end their memorable 60-day stay in Mysuru, where they captivated thousands of people with their rehearsals and the grand Jamboo Savari procession on Wednesday (October 21).
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