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Prashantha Chosen to Carry Golden Howdah in Mysuru Dasara 2026
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CNBC TV18•17-10-2026, 00:03
Prashantha Chosen to Carry Golden Howdah in Mysuru Dasara 2026
- •Prashantha has been selected to carry the 750-kg Golden Howdah during the Jamboo Savari on October 21 for Mysuru Dasara 2026.
- •Experienced tusker Abhimanyu will transition to the role of Nishane elephant, leading the grand traditional procession.
- •Mahendra was withdrawn from howdah duty after stopping midway during weight-bearing rehearsals, though he will still participate as a line elephant.
- •Kaveri and Roopa will serve as Kumki elephants, while Dhananjaya has been designated as the reserve elephant for the Golden Howdah.
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Prashantha, the senior and calm tusker of the Dasara elephant squad, has been selected to carry the Golden Howdah during the Jamboo Savari on October 21, 2026.
Mahendra was withdrawn after stopping midway and remaining stationary for extended periods during two separate weight-bearing training rehearsals.
Following his retirement from howdah duty, the experienced tusker Abhimanyu has been assigned the important role of leading the procession as the Nishane elephant.
