Meet Gowri: How Bengaluru's street celeb dog earned over 6,000 followers

Gowri, an indie street dog, is a celebrity in the Jayanagar neighborhood with 6,393 Instagram followers. The dog, who visits the sisters Varshitha Palyam and Akshatha Palyam, is a community dog cared for by residents across four or five neighboring roads. The Instagram page dedicated to her (@happygowri) was started by Akshatha a year ago. A reel featuring Gowri and a mural by artist Varshitha garnered three million views in just a few days.