Mysuru, Oct. 15 -- Kodagu's Dubare Elephant Camp has realised a long-cherished dream, with its tusker Prashantha being selected to carry the Golden Howdah during the Mysuru Dasara Vijayadashami procession for the first time in the camp's history.

Though several elephants from Dubare have been part of the Dasara team over the years, none had previously been chosen to carry the prestigious Golden Howdah or 'Ambari.' The selection has brought joy and pride to the camp, which had aspired to achieve this distinction since the royal era.

Traditionally, the honour has gone to elephants from Mathigodu and Balle Elephant Camps. Over the 416-year history of Dasara, most 'Ambari' elephants have come from these two camps.

Balle and Mathigodu camps...