Monkey Mourns Elderly Woman Who Fed It for Years in Emotional Scene
An emotional moment in Karnataka touched many people after a monkey was seen grieving beside the body of an elderly woman who had regularly fed monkeys for years.
Emotional moment captured in Karnataka village
A touching incident from Karnataka has drawn widespread attention after a monkey was seen grieving beside the body of an elderly woman who had cared for the animals for many years. The emotional scene was recorded on video and has since spread widely across social media platforms.
The incident occurred in Ramanagara district where an 85 year old woman named Parvathamma from Rayara Doddi village had developed a special bond with monkeys living in the area.
Woman known for feeding monkeys
For a long time Parvathamma had been regularly feeding monkeys that visited the neighborhood. Despite complaints from some residents about the growing presence of monkeys she continued to offer them food and treated them with affection.
Local people said the animals had become familiar with her presence and would often gather near her house expecting food.
Monkey reacts after woman death
Parvathamma passed away on March 30 due to age related health issues. After her death some monkeys arrived at the house as they usually did in search of food.
One monkey in particular appeared deeply affected after seeing her body placed outside the house. Witnesses said the animal slowly approached the body and stayed beside her for a long time.
The monkey reportedly leaned its head on her face and appeared to grieve quietly creating a powerful moment that moved people present at the scene.
Video goes viral on social media
The video of the monkey reaction quickly went viral online with many users expressing emotional responses. Several people described the moment as a rare example of the bond that can exist between humans and animals.
Some viewers commented that the monkey gesture reflected gratitude and affection beyond words while others said the scene showed how animals can form deep connections with people who care for them.
The incident has left many people reflecting on the kindness shown by the elderly woman and the unusual but touching relationship she shared with the monkeys in her village.
A final goodbye! In a deeply moving moment from Rayara Doddi in Channapatna near #Bengaluru, an 85-year-old woman who regularly fed monkeys was hugged by one of them after her passing.
(📹: Fwd, to-be cross-checked)@timesofindia pic.twitter.com/zwK3yKA6Iq
— TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) April 1, 2026
