Guest guest Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Link: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1108876 Where dogs turn devotees UNI Sunday, July 08, 2007 12:14 IST BUXAR: Dogs are known for faithfulness to their masters, but near Charitravan in Buxar district some of them are paying obesiance to Gods. The animals are often more punctual than human devotees who may not turn up during the twice-a-day 'aarti' at the Maa Kali and Kal Bhairav temple. Amused at the devotion of the dogs, chief priest of the temple Omprakash Pandey told UNI here that they turn up every day at 0545 hrs in the temple and stay till 0700 hrs to participate in the Aarti. ''The moment we start ringing the temple bell, these dogs move out of their kennels to pay their obeisance to Goddess Kali and Lord Kal Bhairav,'' Pandey said. As the aarti begins the dogs, contrary to their natural behaviour, become calm and stand in ``Pranam`` mudra by raising their front legs to offer prayer, he added. ''Following the tenets of serious devotees, these dogs never fail to accept prasad before retreating,'' Pandey said. While trying to ponder over the reason behind the unusualbehaviour of the dogs, the priest said as per mythology they are considered as symbol of ''Kal Bhairav''. Chartitravan is mythologically famous as the centre of learning for Lord Ram as well as Vishwamitra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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