Prashanth emerges as new king of Dasara jumbos, carries golden howdah
A 54-year-old tusker named Prashanth successfully carried the 750-kg golden howdah during the grand Dasara finale in Mysuru, succeeding the veteran elephant Abhimanyu. Selected for his calm temperament and fitness, Prashanth led the Jamboo Savari procession alongside kumki elephants.
Why it matters
The Dasara festival is a major cultural and historical event in Karnataka, drawing national attention and celebrating local traditions.
Prashanth emerges as new king of Dasara jumbos, carries golden howdah left Prashanth marched majestically through the streets, accompanied by kumki elephants Kaveri and Roopa. M.A. Sriram M.A. Sriram https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pbupnz/article71608310.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_21_10_2026_18_57_11_3_JAMBOOSAVARI1.JPG M A Sriram KARNATAKA MYSURU 21/10/2026: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar after flagging off the grand Jamboo Savari showering flowers on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari seated in the 750-kilo golden howdah carried by tusker Prashanth, during the grand Dasara finale in Mysuru on Wednesday. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheeshan, who were special invitees, MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and other dignitaries were present. A resident of the Dubare elephant camp, Prashanth, who has 18 years of experience as a Dasara elephant, emerged as the successor to veteran tusker Abhimanyu MYSURU The new captain has arrived.
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