Decorated jumbos enter Mysuru Palace grounds

Decorated Dasara elephants arrived at the Mysuru Palace on 28 August 2026, marking the formal start of preparations for the iconic Dasara festival in Mysuru, Karnataka. (Photo: NationPress)

Dasara elephants made their way through the Mysuru Palace premises on 28 August 2026, flanked by security personnel and welcomed by large crowds of visitors attending the ceremonial arrival. (Photo: NationPress)

A large gathering of people turned out at the Mysuru Palace on 28 August 2026 as Dasara elephants arrived, signalling the official commencement of Dasara festivities in Mysuru. (Photo: NationPress)

The first contingent of Dasara elephants received a ceremonial royal welcome at the Mysuru Palace on 28 August 2026, greeted by devotees and visitors as the countdown to Dasara 2026 began in Mysuru, Karnataka. (Photo: NationPress)