KERALA, INDIA, August 30, 2015 (Lassi With Lavina by Lavina Melwani): Monkeys are especially beloved because of Lord Hanuman, the monkey God and diehard devotee of Sri Rama. In any Indian town or city, monkeys can do a lot of mischief but get away without punishment due to this divine connection. During the festival season of Onam, there is a special feast for these honored guests. At ‘source’ above is a video showing the monkeys feasting on lavish meals served on banana leaves at a long table. The event took place at the Sasthamkotta Sree Dharmasastha Temple in Kollam district of Kerala, South India.
During the festival season of Onam in Kerala, Onasadya (traditional vegetarian feast), just like the one in households, is given to this respected monkey brigade that live in and around the Sree Dharmasastha Temple at Sasthamkotta. The video features Onasadya being served to the monkeys and shows them enjoying the delicacies in a manner that suits their table manners!