India, March 6 -- Private vehicles prohibited from operating till March-end

Henceforth devotees visiting Nagamale near Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) in Chamarajanagar district will be accompanied by guides to ensure both visitor safety and the preservation of wildlife, which faces threats due to the large influx of people.

In response to recent developments impacting forest resources and wildlife, the Forest Department has imposed a temporary ban on devotee visits to Nagamale from Feb. 17 until the end of March. According to the order issued by Forest officials, only priests conducting customary rituals at Nagamale are permitted to visit, while all others, including trekkers, are strictly prohibited.

Nagamale is home to a historic...