New Delhi, June 9 -- He started as a stray wandering near the Kolkata airport, but today, Aloka is an international symbol of mindfulness, a seasoned global traveller, and the world's most famous four-legged peace ambassador. The rescue dog, a four-year-old Indian Pariah breed, can be easily recognised by the distinct and natural heart-shaped spot on his forehead. And ever since its official arrival in Delhi, after capturing hearts worldwide, his journey from being a nameless street pup to a global icon of kindness and non-violence is being cheered as nothing short of extraordinary.

Who is Aloka?

Aloka's story began in 2022 during a massive 3,400-kilometer pilgrimage through India and Nepal led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, the leader of the de...