An Indian man has married a dog in a Hindu ceremony -- to atone for stoning two other dogs to death.

The man, known as Mr. Selvakumar, believed he had been cursed by the killings 15 years ago, and wanted to repair the damage done.

An astrologer told him the only way to remove the curse would be to marry a female dog.

The former stray dog named Selvi -- now officially known as Mrs Selvakumar -- was chosen by the man's family, bathed and dressed in a sari for the celebrations.