# Odisha family performs post-death rituals for dog Motu 2026-08-17T20:02:42+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A family in Jatni, Odisha, performed traditional post-death rituals for their pet dog Motu, treating him as a family member after his passing. The ceremony, which included a funeral pyre and offerings, was conducted according to Hindu customs, Odishatv.in reports. The family said Motu had been with them for many years and was deeply loved. Neighbours and relatives joined the family in mourning, reflecting the strong bond between the pet and its owners. The event has drawn attention locally for its demonstration of the emotional connection people share with their pets. ## Coverage - odishatv.in This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Jatni, Motu, Odisha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-family-performs-post-death-rituals-for-dog-motu/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-family-performs-post-death-rituals-for-dog-motu/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/