Chikkodi, May 2 -- In a heartwarming incident, villagers in Shirahatti and nearby areas displayed remarkable compassion and respect for animals by performing the funeral of a monkey that died accidentally, conducting the last rites in accordance with Lingayat religious traditions.

The incident took place in Shirahatti village of Athani taluk in Belgaum district on Saturday morning, when a monkey reportedly fell to its death while jumping from one tree to another. What followed was an extraordinary gesture of empathy, as villagers came together to ensure the animal received a dignified farewell, much like a human being.

The body of the deceased monkey was carefully prepared and decorated with sugarcane, bananas, kamba, and garlands made ...