Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 16 -- Neglected elephant sculpture fountain gets last-minute Dasara makeover

Workers from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) have begun cleaning the iconic elephant sculpture fountain at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle, popularly known as Highway Circle, which had fallen into shocking neglect. Once a grand landmark, the fountain had become a makeshift notice board for flex boards displaying birthday wishes, condolence messages and political announcements.

With Dasara set to begin next week, overgrown weeds are being cleared, ornamental plants pruned, algae removed and peeling plaster on the sculpture restored. The water fountain is set to be switched on for the festival.

However, passersby and the public are question...