India: Kerala residents offer Nestle sweets to their ’chocoholic’ god

Devotees brought chocolate treats to the Thekkan Palani Balasubramania temple in Alappuzha, Kerala state on Monday, to offer the tasty treat to the gods as sign of worship in what has become a unique neighbourhood tradition. While the tradition initially began only with children bringing a ’Munch’ chocolate, devotees of all ages now gift the Nestle brand chocolate bar to presiding deity, known locally known as ’Munch Murugan’. The origin of the chocolate-offering ritual, which differs from the usual gifts, or ’prasadam’, such as flowers and sandalwood paste, is unknown. Facebook: Twitter: LiveLeak: Google Plus: Instagram: YouTube: Video on Demand: