Mysore/Mysuru, July 25 -- The first batch of nine Dasara elephants will be accorded a traditional welcome at Mysore Palace on Aug. 7 between 12.06 pm and 12.30 pm during the auspicious Abhijin Lagna.

Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara is scheduled to be held for 11 days this year from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2.

In view of the annual festival, Mysore Palace Board is leaving no stone unturned to make preparations beforehand, with the elephants being the major attraction of Jumboo Savari procession, taken out on the last leg of Dasara observed as Vijayadashami.

Deputy Director of Mysore Palace Board T.S. Subramanya said, the preparations are on at the Palace premises to welcome Dasara elephants, with a traditional puja.

The calendar of rituals has been p...