Srikanta heaviest among nine Dasara elephants at 5,790 kg
Nine elephants participating in the upcoming Mysuru Dasara procession have undergone weight checks to ensure their fitness. The 57-year-old tusker Srikanta was recorded as the heaviest at 5,790 kg.
Why it matters
The Dasara procession is a major cultural event, and the health of the elephants is critical for the safety and success of the traditional Jamboo Savari.
Among the nine Dasara elephants that have arrived in Mysuru and are set to begin their routine training for the Jamboo Savari, 57-year-old tusker Srikanta is the heaviest. The elephant from the Mathigodu elephant camp weighs a whopping 5,790 kg.
Ahead of the commencement of their training, the weights of all nine elephants were checked at a weighbridge here on Sunday (August 30). The exercise is undertaken to monitor the elephants’ health and fitness and ensure that they gain adequate weight ahead of their participation in the Dasara procession.
Tusker Ekalavya is the second heaviest at 5,600 kg, followed by Dhananjaya at 5,530 kg.
Among the other elephants weighing more than 5,000 kg are Mahendra (5,490 kg), Prashantha (5,205 kg) and Gopi (5,170 kg).
Srirama weighs 4,820 kg, while Lakshmi and Kaveri weigh 3,990 kg and 3,075 kg, respectively.
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