Panic at Shivamogga Dasara: Residents suggest ‘religious remedy’
A Dasara procession in Shivamogga, Karnataka, turned chaotic when an elephant carrying a religious idol ran amok, causing property damage. Local leaders and residents have requested a 'religious remedy' to address the incident, which has sparked public concern.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the intersection of traditional cultural practices, public safety, and local political influence in regional India.
Panic at Shivamogga Dasara: Residents suggest ‘religious remedy’ Dasara 2026 left Somanna, the elephant carrying the howdah, ran helter-skelter during the Dasara procession in Shivamogga on October 21, 2026. The howdah slipped off the back of the elephant, and the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was damaged. S.K. DINESH The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3dtvk9/article71615833.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9911_21_10_2026_18_53_47_4_DASARA12.JPG S_K_Dinesh Shivamogga Karnataka 21-10-2026 Somanna, the elephant carrying the howdah, ran helter-skelter during the Dasara procession in Shivamogga on Wednesday, leaving people and officials in shock. The howdah slipped off, and the staff removed the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari. Several vehicles were damaged in the melee. PHOTO: S.K.
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