WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldShivamogga Dasara procession cut short as elephant Somanna goes berserk
The Dasara Jamboo Savari procession in Shivamogga was abruptly stopped after Somanna, a 36-year-old elephant carrying the ambari, went off route and became uncontrollable. The procession started at Shivappa Nayaka Palace and was to end at Allama Prabhu Grounds. The silver ambari with Goddess Chamundeshwari's idol fell and was damaged. Two cars and three motorcycles were also damaged. Forest officials struggled to control Somanna, causing panic among the crowd.
Deccan Herald··Shivamogga




