Allahabad: Imported dogs at naga saints rituals in Kumbh

Allahabad | Thursday | 7th February, 2019

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Naga saint Kedar Giri baba’s dog Swanky accompanies him everywhere he goes, even bathing in the Ganga during snan days. ALLAHABAD: Apart from saints, pilgrims and devotees from all across the globe, this Kumbh is hosting their pets especially dogs also. Saints having pets are also treated with respect like others’. He, however, said “ pets have same daily routine as we have’.Naga saint Kedar Giri, meanwhile, claims “ having pets is not a new thing, since ages, saints or akharas are always having pets”. He further added “ I have purchased my first dog – Swanky – at a cost of Rs 21,000 and he(pet dog) always accompany him whenever and wherever I move”.Giri further added “Swanky is fond of dry fruits”..