Traditions and beliefs from ancient India have been making waves in the modern world. One such example is the recent story of a baby girl born with a trunk in the state of Chhattisgarh, India.
The baby was born to a tribal family in the state and was immediately declared a blessing from Lord Ganesha by the local villagers. The baby’s family and the villagers alike immediately starting worshipping her as a reincarnation of the Hindu god, Lord Ganesha.
The baby has been named ‘Gajra’ which means ‘elephant’ in Hindi. Soon after the news of her birth spread, a temple was built in her honor in the village and she was installed as a deity. The locals have been visiting the temple to offer prayers and seek blessings from the baby girl. The baby’s parents are overwhelmed by the attention and love they are receiving from the people who are worshipping their daughter as Lord Ganesha.
This is not the first time that a baby has been born with an unusual physical feature and been declared a deity. In some parts of India, babies born with a cleft lip are also worshiped as Lord Ganesha. The story of Gajra serves as a reminder of how deep-rooted beliefs and traditions from ancient India are still alive today. It also shows how the power of faith and devotion can help people find hope and solace in difficult times.
