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INDIA | Elephant Carrying Howdah | Permanent Pictorial Cancellation

Elephant Carrying Howdah Permanent Pictorial Cancellation
Elephant Carrying Howdah Mysuru Permanent Pictorial Cancellation PPC

Philatelic Bureau, Mysore H. O. – 570 001
Elephant Carrying Howdah
Date of Introduction : 11-10-2002
Postmark Date : 07-06-2024

The Elephant Carrying Howdah procession in Mysuru, called Jamboo Savari, is a major event of the Dussehra festival in Mysuru, Karnataka. A decorated elephant carries a golden seat with a statue of the goddess Chamundeshwari. The parade starts at Mysore Palace, with other adorned elephants, horses, floats, and traditional performances, showcasing the area’s rich culture and history.