Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 19 -- With Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara fast approaching, various Departments have taken works to spruce up the Mysore Palace premises, prominent statues and circles across the city.

Dasara is scheduled to be held from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2.

Palace, the main attraction with enhanced features during Dasara every year, is getting a facelift, with Mysore Palace Board taking up various works.

Similarly, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Public Works Department (PWD) and other Departments to name a few, have taken up works at their level.

A temporary shelter and tent has been already built for the elephants and their mahouts and kavadis respectively, participating in the annual event.

While nine elephants have already arrived in...