Thousands of devotees and Warkaris welcomed the procession with chants of "Vitthal Naam" and "Dnyanoba Tukaram", accompanied by the rhythmic beats of traditional taal and mridang instruments

Dedicated Elephant Task Forces, GPS radio collars, real-time village alert systems, specialised elephant camps, and scientific monitoring to strengthen preparedness, reduce human-elephant conflict, protect vulnerable communities, and enhance the safety of both people and elephants