A heart-wrenching scene unfolded at the foot of Mysuru’s Chamundi Hills, where a grieving mother monkey was seen cradling her dead baby for two straight days, drawing the attention and sympathy of locals and visitors alike.
Witnesses reported that the mother monkey clung to the lifeless infant, unwilling to let go, walking around aimlessly in a display of raw maternal grief. Many onlookers were moved by the sight, but it was a local youth, Yashwanth, who took a step further.
Working at a cycle stand near the hill, Yashwanth decided to offer the baby monkey a respectful farewell. In a gesture of deep compassion and humanity, he performed the funeral and buried the baby monkey, putting an end to the painful vigil.
Locals described the moment as one that left many emotional. The silent sorrow of the mother monkey, who seemed to understand the finality of the act, added to the poignancy of the scene.
Chamundi Hills, known for its spiritual significance, became the backdrop of a deeply touching story of animal emotion and human empathy—reminding everyone that grief knows no species.
Yashwanth’s act has been hailed across social media and by residents for reflecting true kindness and a sense of shared existence with animals.