Tadoba Tiger Reserve
The national park has a spiritual significance in its name. The term 'Tadoba' comes from the name of the God 'Tadoba' or 'Taru.
The term 'Tadoba' comes from the name of the God 'Tadoba' or 'Taru,' who is worshipped by the native tribals of the Andhari and Tadoba regions. Local tribals believe that the village's chief, 'Taru,' was killed in a fabled encounter with a tiger. Following this tragedy, the local tribal of that area built a shrine and dedicated it to the 'Taru' God. The shrine representing bravery is located on Tadoba Lake's shore beneath a large tree. This temple is very popular among the local Adivasis, who come here on a regular basis, especially during the annual fair held in the month of Pausha (December to January).
These forests in the Chimur highlands of Chandrapur district were once held by the Gond rulers. In 1935, hunting was outlawed. In 1955, 116.54 square kilometers (45.00 square miles) of this forest area was designated as a national park. In 1986, the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the surrounding woodlands. The park and the sanctuary were combined in 1995 to form the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, which is spread over 1727 sq. km of land in Maharashtra.
Tadoba National Park
The God 'Tadoba' or 'Taru,' who is worshipped by the native tribals of the Andhari and Tadoba regions. Local tribals believe that the village's chief, 'Taru,' was killed in a fabled encounter with a tiger. Following this tragedy, the local tribal of that area built a shrine and dedicated it to the 'Taru' God. The shrine representing bravery is located on Tadoba Lake's shore beneath a large tree. This temple is very popular among the local Adivasis, who come here on a regular basis, especially during the annual fair held in the month of Pausha (December to January).
Naming Chronology
These forests in the Chimur highlands of Chandrapur district were once held by the Gond rulers. In 1935, hunting was outlawed. In 1955, 116.54 square kilometers (45.00 square miles) of this forest area was designated as a national park. In 1986, the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the surrounding woodlands. The park and the sanctuary were combined in 1995 to form the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, which is spread over 1727 sq. km of land in Maharashtra.