Pramila Karki, Nepal News Bank
Kathmandu. The dog ‘Aloka’, known worldwide as a symbol of peace, has arrived in Nepal. Aloka recently arrived in Kathmandu along with Buddhist monks from Thailand.
After arriving in Kathmandu, Aloka’s busyness has increased and the crowd of people coming to see him has also increased. Many Nepalis with a desire to see and smile were seen in Bouddha on Tuesday. Aloka was also present in the condolence and prayer meeting organized in memory of those who died in the Bhotekoshi floods at the White Monastery in Bouddha.
Found abandoned on the streets of India, Aloka has traveled to different countries along with monks and has become famous as a symbol of spreading the message of world peace.
Narendra Manandhar, who is coordinating the visit of Buddhist monks, said that Alok, who arrived in Nepal on October 8 along with Buddhist monks, will stay here till October 30. According to Manandhar, the Buddhist monks accompanying Aloka will work for the welfare of the flood-affected families as well as the animals in the affected areas.
The story of Aloka begins in 2022. Aloka came in contact with Buddhist monk Bhikkhu Panjyakar when he was on a padayatra in India. This dog, which started following the monks, gradually became their companion on the journey. Aloka, who was found abandoned on the road, then set out on a long journey with the monks.
Aloka became even more famous after participating in a long-distance walking peace march with Buddhist monks in the United States. Pictures and videos of Aloka walking with the monks went viral on social media. After that, many people started recognizing him as the ‘Peace Dog’.
Aloka is not only mentioned because of his travels. His message has also touched the hearts of the people. At a time when people are divided on the basis of religion, caste, language and country, a dog is traveling with monks spreading the message of peace. His journey is a reminder that everyone understands the language of love and compassion.
Aloka cannot speak. However, the scene of him walking with the monks makes people think. It is not necessary to give a big speech to talk about peace. His story gives the message that showing kindness to others, loving all beings, and moving forward together can also be the beginning of peace.
Aloka, who came to Nepal for the first time, was seen in Bouddha on Tuesday. Aloka’s arrival in Nepal has added another chapter to his journey. In Buddhism, compassion, non-violence and friendship towards all beings are given importance. Therefore, Aloka’s journey to Nepal, which is spreading the message of peace with the monks, has become meaningful.
Found abandoned on the streets of India, Aloka has become an object of interest and love from people all over the world today.
Which countries did Alok travel?
In 2022, Aloka was associated with the Buddhist monks who were on a trek from Kolkata to Bodh Gaya. They traveled with them for about 100 days to reach the Nepal border.
USA
On October 26, 2025, Aloka participated in the peace march that started from Fort Worth, Texas. The trek reached Washington DC after traveling 3,700 kilometers in about 108 days.
Sri Lanka
Aloka participated in the peace march that started from Dambulla in April 2026. It travelled to Independence Square in Colombo through areas such as Anuradhapura, Matale, Kandy and Keleniya.
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