miguel a. cartagena
Monkeys who steal peanuts from tourists
This sanctuary is unique for many reasons. The 1st is because it is within an enclosure that serves as a "roundabout" and the 2nd it is a temple overrun with monkeys. It is beside the railway line and a bit dangerous so I would say be careful and look across the road. It was constructed taking advantage of the sanctuary of an old structure prang and inside houses a 4-armed deity who represents Vishnu. You will meet many vendors but mostly people selling peanuts to the monkeys and the occasional releasing birds. The latter, in exchange for a small charge lets you drop a bird before he allegedly made a wish come true.
This sanctuary is a place where monkeys take food from the hands of tourists who buy peanuts. I would define it as risky. At specific times the monks feed them a hearty dish I think two times a day. They are "thieves" and are so used to humans that they have the luxury of getting on top of you to achieve their goal. The truth is intimidating especially when you see them come to the head of the pack and you can be sure they steal the bag "by hook or by crook". It's okay, overall, for that reason you bought the bag right?. If you come from the bus station it is very easy to enter the premises since just follow Narai Maharach Thanon Avenue and I shall give head-on. A greeting.
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