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What looked like a divine moment inside a small village temple in Uttar Pradesh slowly revealed a far more human story about a life saved just in time. A stray dog walking in circles around temple idols in Bijnor moved thousands online, not because of faith but because of what followed next.
The incident unfolded in Nandpur village in the Nagina region, where locals noticed a stray dog repeatedly circling the idols of Lord Hanuman and Maa Durga inside an old temple. The dog, later named Bhairav, appeared early on a Monday and continued the same motion for nearly three days. Someone recorded the unusual sight, and the video quickly spread across social media, drawing concern.
A stray dog started circling a Hanuman idol inside a temple in Nandpur
village of Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh. The video of the incident was widely shared on social media and began drawing crowd of devotees. pic.twitter.com/NTCXuA4nSp
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) January 16, 2026
Inside the temple, reactions were emotional. Many devotees saw Bhairav’s behaviour as a sign of devotion. Others were simply stunned. “He showed no fear, aggression, or discomfort despite the growing crowd,” a local devotee said. As quoted by Free Press Journal. Another said, “It felt like something extraordinary was happening in front of us.”
As the video went viral, animal welfare workers began watching closely. To them, the repetitive circling did not look spiritual; it was worrying. The footage soon caught the attention of House of Stray Animals, a Delhi-based NGO, which immediately decided to intervene.
Bhairav was rescued and taken to Noida, where veterinarians at MaxPetZ carried out detailed medical checks. The diagnosis revealed that the dog was severely dehydrated and had low blood pressure, a slow heart rate and a neurological condition that caused the continuous circular movement seen in the videos. Without treatment, his condition could have worsened quickly, according to the doctors.
NGO’s Rescue Mission
The rescue mission was led by NGO founder Sanjay Mohapatra, who described the experience as deeply personal. “It was an honour to have the opportunity to rescue Bhairav and care for him. We consider it a blessing to serve Hanuman Ji’s bhakt,” he said.
Bhairav Now Fit To Return Home
Over the next few days, Bhairav slowly regained his strength. His vitals stabilised and his overall health improved under constant monitoring. On February 4, 2026, the NGO confirmed that Bhairav had fully recovered and was safely on his way back from Noida to his home in Bijnor. “After days of careful monitoring and treatment, Bhairav is now fit to return home,” the organisation shared.
Bhairav’s story is proof that compassion paired with awareness can save lives.
