Mysuru, Aug. 11 -- Howdah-carrier Abhimanyu weighs 5,360 kg, 105 kg less than Bhima

The first batch of nine Dasara elephants underwent their traditional weight check today, with Bhima topping the chart at 5,465 kg.

As part of the annual ritual, the elephants were led to the Sairam & Co. Weigh Bridge on Dhanvanthri Road this morning, accompanied by their mahouts and kavadis.

They exited the Mysore Palace through the North Gate and proceeded via Chamaraja Circle, K.R. Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road, and Dhanvanthri Road to the weigh bridge.

This year's weights are as follows, with last year's figures in brackets: Bhima - 5,465 kg (4,945), Golden Howdah carrier Abhimanyu - 5,360 kg (5,560), Dhananjaya - 5,310 kg (5,155), Ekalavya - 5,305 kg (4...