Mysuru Dasara elephants begin final rehearsal. The 13 Dasara elephants began their final two days of rehearsals in front of Mysuru Palace on Sunday, following 48 days of training for the grand Vijayadashami Jamboo Savari procession scheduled for October 21. Prashantha, the elephant selected to carry the golden howdah this year, led the rehearsal towards the podium, flanked by Cauvery and Roopa.