Summary
The monkeys eat traditional dishes like rice, lentils, and vegetables
Groups of monkeys come, eat, and then more monkeys arrive to share the food
Key Points
4 points1
The Sree Dharma Sastha Temple in Sasthamcotta holds a special Onam feast for the temple monkeys
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Food served includes rice, dal, pappad, pachadi, avial, and pickles on plantain leaves
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Monkeys have lived around the temple for many centuries and are considered part of the temple environment
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The tradition shows respect for animals and spreads the joy of the festival
New Words to Learn
5 wordsSree Dharma Sastha Temple
a historic Hindu temple in the town of Sasthamcotta, Kerala
Onam
a yearly harvest festival celebrated in Kerala with food, games, and decorations
Vanara sadya
the special monkey feast served on plantain leaves
Plantain leaves
large green leaves used like plates for serving food
Devotees
people who regularly visit the temple to pray and offer gifts
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