Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Leopard Spotted Near Bannari Mariamman Temple Park
A leopard came into a park near the Bannari Mariamman Temple in Erode district.
The park is close to a forest area.
People and tourists were shocked to see the animal.
The leopard walked around the park for some time.
It then went back into the forest.
Forest department workers came to check what happened.
They advised temple visitors to stay away from the nearby forest.
This warning is meant to help keep people safe.
A leopard entered a park near Bannari Mariamman Temple in Erode district on Sunday.
The park is adjacent to forest territory under the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
The animal roamed around the park before returning to the forest.
Forest department personnel reached the site and conducted an investigation.
Officials advised temple devotees not to enter the nearby forest area.
- Who
- A leopard, forest department personnel, and devotees and tourists near the temple.
- What
- A leopard entered a park, roamed there, and later returned to the forest.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- A park near the Bannari Mariamman Temple in Erode district, adjacent to the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the leopard entered the park; officials warned devotees to avoid the nearby forest area for safety.
- Animal
- Leopard
- Location
- Park near Bannari Mariamman Temple, Erode district
- Nearby protected area
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
- Outcome
- The leopard returned to the forest
- Official response
- Forest department personnel investigated the incident
- Public advisory
- Devotees were told not to enter the nearby forest area