Festivities end in Karnataka as Dasara elephants bid farewell to Mysuru palace

The traditional Dasara procession also called Jumbo Safari takes place on the last day of Navratri festival.

The traditional Dasara procession also called Jumbo Safari takes place on the last day of Navratri festival.The elephants are given a ceremonial farewell after the procession. (EPS | S Udayashankar) 

The procession which carries Goddess Chamunderswari's idol on top of the elephants, begins from Mysuru palace.(EPS | S Udayashankar)

This tradition which started around 1610 AD in Srirangapatna concludes annually with a torchlight parade.(EPS | S Udayashankar)

Howdah elephant Arjuna getting ready to leave the Mysuru Palace.His mahout Vinu is seen giving a shower to him in Mysuru on Tuesday. (EPS | S Udayashankar)

A group of foreigners enjoy the send off ceremony of Dasara elephants from the Mysuru Palace.(EPS | S Udayashankar)

In picture, Elephants are seen returning to the forest camps from Mysuru Palace. Considering the health of the Dasara elephants and the safety of the general public, the forest department has decided to transport the elephants in trucks, from Nagarhole to Mysore.(EPS | S Udayashankar)