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Encountering baboons in the wild

When away from the city for a break, I sometimes go for short walks on my own to exercise and enjoy nature. In recent times, I have often encountered baboons. A few months ago, on my outward-bound walk, I came across a troop of baboons. I called out my usual, “Hey baboons, I’m coming,” in […]

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Jakhu Temple in Shimla India and the Monkeys

Jakhu Temple Shimla, in the foothills of the Himalayas, is the capital of India’s Himachal Pradesh state. The Jakhu Temple, also spelled Jakhoo, is located on Shimla’s Jakhu Hill. The temple honours Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god. According to tradition, Hanuman rested here briefly while searching for a special plant required to revive Rama’s seriously […]