If you've ever seen the movie Monsoon Wedding, you know that marriage ceremonies in India can be elaborate events full of colorful flowers, saris and a feast of delectable traditional Indian food. When two monkeys were wed last Thursday in eastern India, the festivities were no different. Women chanted while priests sang sacred hymns, the "bride" wore a five meter long red sari and the "groom" was brought into the temple by a grand procession. After the wedding ceremony the monkeys were presented with gifts, which consisted mostly coconuts and bananas; one local businessman was generous enough to donate a gold necklace which was given to the bride.

This photo is licensed under Creative Commons. babasteve on flickr 13/03/08

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