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Arjuna fit to carry golden howdah for eighth time: Vet

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Veeranahosahalli: “Dasara 2019” has made a formal and traditional start and all eyes are on the elephantine attraction in the elephants.

Especially, Arjuna, the 59 year old howdah carrier is the main attraction.

In a freewheeling chat with Mysoorunews.com veterinarian Dr Nagaraj ( In picture) said “All the elephants including the lead elephant Arjuna are healthy. Arjuna has been taking part in Dasara from 13 years and has been performing the role of carrying 750-kg golden howdah for consecutive seven years, since he was chosen as the successor to Balarama in the year 2012”.

A total of 14 elephants will be taking part, with Vijaya and Jayaprakash selected for the maiden time.

Abhimanyu, 53 years, is the another elephant to watch out for, said Nagaraj.

– Team Mysoorunews

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