Gajapayana, the traditional march of elephants from the forest, began at Veeranahosahalli Gate of Nagarahole National Park in Hunsur taluk on August 7. It signalled the beginning of Dasara. Credit: PTI Photo
The march of the elephants started between 9.01 am and 9.35 am. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
The march was launched by District in-charge Minister ST Somashekar and Forest Minister Umesh Katti. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
Despite the odd weather, the Gajapayana was held in a grand manner. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
Reportedly, over 2,000 people had gathered at the Veeranahosahalli Gate to witness the grand celebration. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
Special cultural programmes were organised in which youth and children from the Tibetan Camp at Gurupura near Hunsur performed their traditional dances. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
The elephants arrived in Mysuru in the evening and are camped at Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram. They will be here till September 5 when they will be welcomed at the Mysore Palace. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
The elephants -- Gopalaswamy, Arjuna, Lakshmi, Dhananjaya, Chaitra, Cauvery, Bhima and Mahendra -- were led by tusker Abhimanyu, which will be carrying the Golden Howdah for the third time. Credit: Special Arrangement
Folk artists perform at Gajapayana as caparisoned elephants leave from the Veeranahosalli Gate in Hunsur taluk for Mysuru. Credit: DH Photo/Anup Ragh T
Published 08 August 2022, 05:08 IST