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Banana Leaves, Payasam And Monkeys: Kerala Temple's Unique Onam Tradition

The monkeys have long been closely associated with Sasthamkotta and the Dharma Sastha Temple. Local tradition links their presence here to the time of Lord Rama.

Banana Leaves, Payasam And Monkeys: Kerala Temple's Unique Onam Tradition

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Tennis: Nishikori beats Ofner in US Open qualifying 1st round

NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Japan's soon-to-retire former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori advanced to the second round of qualifying for the U.S. Open on Tuesday by

  • Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori advances to US Open qualifying 2nd round
  • Nishikori defeats Sebastian Ofner 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 in 1 hour 30 minutes
  • 36-year-old Japanese player retires at season's end

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