Deer at Laxmi Narayan shrine find new abode

MAHOTTARI: The deer reared at the Laxmi Narayan shrine here have been shifted to a newly constructed ‘deer park’ at Matihani.

Twelve deer which were reared at the shrine were shifted to the park on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Urban Development, Department of Urban Development and Building Construction has constructed the park at the initiation of the Matihani Municipality.

A pair of deer was brought to the shrine 15 years ago which increased to 12.

Matihani Municipality mayor Hari Prasad Mandal said the Department constructed the ‘deer park’ based on the suggestion from the wildlife experts.

Number of visitors has increased at the park after the deer were shifted there.

It is expected to help boost local tourism.