Mysuru, Aug. 27 -- Grand welcome at Mysore Palace tomorrow between 9.52 am and 10.19 am

The first batch of nine Dasara elephants arrived at Aranya Bhavan in Ashokapuram yesterday evening after participating in Gajapayana, the traditional march of elephants towards Mysuru, from Veeranahosahalli Gate of the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Hunsur.

People lined up on both sides of the roads, cheering and recording videos as the elephants were transported in lorries to Aranya Bhavan. Residents living near the Forest Department office, who had gathered well in advance, cheered with joy as the elephants arrived.

As the lorries passed through Krishnaraja Boulevard, several passers-by stopped their vehicles to catch the first glimpse of the jumbos....