Published 10:26 IST, November 19th 2019

Stray dog walks 480kms with a group of Ayyappa devotees; netizens in awe

A video of a stray dog accompanying a group of Ayyappa devotees has become an internet sensation as the dog walked almost 480kms with the group.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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A video of a stray dog accompanying a group of Ayyappa devotees has become an internet sensation as pooch reportedly walked almost 480kms with group. According to reports, devotees started ir annual barefoot pilgrim from Andhra Presh on October 31 and reached Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka on vember 17. Initially, group was unaware of fact that dog was following m. 

“We didn't tice dog at first. But as we continued, it kept showing up behind us every w and n. We offer it food that we prepare for ourselves. We perform Sabarimala pilgrim every year but it's a new experience,"  devotees were quoted as saying. 

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Very touching, say netizens

video went viral moment it hit internet, with more than 1lakh views and 11,000 likes. Called video “very touching”, netizens pointed out that  "Animals are more spiritual than many inhumane humans”.

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08:49 IST, November 19th 2019