Elephant Mahendra stops midway during Dasara rehearsal in Mysuru. Elephant Mahendra stopped midway during a wooden howdah rehearsal for Mysuru Dasara, prompting officials to remove the load and return the elephant to Mysuru Palace. The rehearsal began around 4:30 pm, but Mahendra halted near Ayurveda Circle. Officials said his health would be assessed before deciding the next steps.