Beating the heat: ’Monkey business’ in Taj Mahal fountain goes viral

5 Jun 2026 • 4:54 PM MYT
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With temperatures soaring amid an intense heatwave, an amusing scene unfolded within the premises of the Taj Mahal. A troop of monkeys was seen turning one of the monument’s fountains into their very own ‘swimming pool’ to beat the heat.

They eagerly jumped into the water, splashed around and chased each other.

The unexpected spectacle delighted visitors at the iconic monument. Tourists gathered nearby, and from a safe distance watched as the monkeys darted around the fountain with boundless energy.

A user commented, “Haha, that’s hilarious. Monkeys seem to beat the heat better than us, the Taj Mahal is practically their playground now."