Mysore/Mysuru, July 25 -- * Nine elephants led by Captain Abhimanyu to reach Mysuru in first batch

* Kaveri gets berth in Dasara jumbo squad after six years

The first batch of nine Dasara elephants led by Captain and Golden Howdah carrier Abhimanyu will be taking part in Gajapayana, the traditional march of Dasara elephants to Mysuru to be held at Veeranahosahalli Gate near Hunsur on Aug. 4.

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre released the list and poster of the first batch of nine elephants at Vikasa Soudha in Bengaluru yesterday.

The first batch of elephants comprises 59-year-old Abhimanyu from Mathigodu Elephant Camp in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve; 53-year-old Prashanth from Dubare Elephant Camp in Madikeri Division; 25-year-old Bheema fro...