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CAR cops start practice of cannon firing for Jamboo Savari

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Mysuru: Wadiyar’s the Maharajas of Mysore were among the very few with 21-gun salute honour in respect of the province.

Even after the princely rule ceases to exist, the gun salute continues with the presiding deity Goddess Chamundeshwari offered the respect during Jamboo Savari the piece de resistance of Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara.

To prepare for the D-day, cannons stationed on the premises of Palace are pulled out for practice.

On Tuesday morning, 30-member City Armed Reserve (CAR) police personnel started the practice under the leadership of ACP Sudarshan.

Seven cannons are used for practice, mainly to build confidence about timing. As the National Anthem will be played, cannons are fired in the backdrop and should conclude within 52 seconds.

In the later days, even Dasara elephants will be acclimatised with the sound of firing, to avoid any chaos on Jamboo Savari day.

Earlier cannons were fired both during Vijayadashami procession and Torchlight parade at Bannimantap.

– Team Mysoorunews

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