Days leading up to Deepavali, it’s common for Indians to pay homage to their ancestors, but a kind Malaysian went above and beyond, commemorating a special group of furry friends in a heartfelt tribute.
In a heartwarming tribute, Ananthi Naidu shared a video showcasing a special altar set up during Deepavali, commemorating her beloved rescued dogs that have passed away.
M’sian pays homage to deceased rescued dogs for Deepavali
Through her TikTok account, @ananthinaidu, Ananthi shares her heartfelt way of honoring her furry companions by setting up a special altar for her departed dogs.
“Deepavali prayers for our rescued kids who left us, they went back to their creator.” she captioned in the video.
In the 1 minute 40 seconds video, we can see framed photos of each dog, decked out with their own flower garland.
Apart from lighting up candles on the memorial table, she has offered her canine companions dog kibble, animal jerky, chicken, eggs, durians, cakes, milk, soft toys, and flowers.
This kind-hearted woman also compiled a list of names for all her furry friends, including Ahboy-appa, Bobbyboy, Cocogal, Mikagal, Princygal, Poppygal, Lily gal, Mousy, Blackie, Cocoboy, Jas, Sivaboy, and Bigboy.
Handed down by the father
When asked about the inspiration behind conducting prayers for the rescue dogs that have passed away, Ananthi shared with WeirdKaya that the idea was passed down by her father.
He was a stray feeder and rescuer who sadly passed away on 01/11/2016, and Ananthi has been following this compassionate practice ever since.
“It’s an annual tradition,” said the independent rescuer.
She also mentioned that she has placed pictures of more than 30 kids inside the frames.
This heartwarming video has garnered over 325,600 views, with comments from netizens appreciating her thoughtful gesture.
Netizens overwhelmed with emotion
Her simple yet powerful act of love resonates with pet owners who understand the magic of the human-animal connection.
They couldn’t help but express their admiration for Ananthi’s dedication in honoring her four-legged family members.
“This is the most beautiful thing I’ve watched today! God bless you and thank you for this.”
“This is love… Only animal lovers can feel this… God will always bless you, sister.”
“Oh, so sweet of you to give merits to our pets, they are family too. I really appreciate your gesture.”
“My deepest respect and sincere thanks to you for such thoughtfulness toward our fur babies… They definitely know what you are doing, and angels are watching too.”
Some netizens also mentioned that they teared up watching this beautiful gesture.
“I’m in tears! God bless you for all your good deeds! Salute.”
“I love this moment.. Will remember them for life… You make me cry, actually. God bless you.”
“This made my eyes full of tears.”
Ananthi Naidu’s Deepavali tribute to her departed rescue dogs highlights the lasting bonds with our furry friends, adding heartfelt significance to the festive season.
Here is the full video:
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