The Karnataka Forest Department has imposed restrictions on the annual jathra of Beladakuppe Sri Mahadeshwaraswamy Temple which is in the core area of Bandipur Tiger Reserve. 

About Bandipur Tiger Reserve

• Establishment: Originated as a wildlife sanctuary in the 1930s.
  • Declared a tiger reserve in 1973 under Project Tiger.
• Geographical Location: Located at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
• Adjacent Reserves
  • Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) to the northwest.
  • Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) to the south.
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) to the southwest.
• Rivers
  • Kabini River: Marks the northern boundary of the reserve.
  • Moyar River: Flows along the southern boundary.

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• Flora:
  • Diverse vegetation from dry deciduous to tropical mixed deciduous such as rosewood, Indian kino tree, sandalwood, Indian laurel, clumping bamboo, & giant clumping bamboo.
• Fauna:
  • Mammals: Hosts a wide range of species, including Bengal tigers, gaurs, sloth bears, golden jackals, dholes, and four-horned antelopes.
  • Elephants: Supports South Asia’s largest wild Asian elephant population.