Devotees at the Ananthapura Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple in Kasaragod district of Kerala were surprised when a new crocodile appeared in the temple’s lake, a year after the passing of the revered Babiya, a vegetarian crocodile, believed to be a ‘reincarnated deity’.
Babiya had gained popularity for its “divine connections”. It passed away on October 9, 2022.
Uday Kumar Gatti, the chairman of the Temple, has confirmed the presence of the new crocodile after a family from Mavungal at Kanhangad reported its sighting last Wednesday (November 8, 2023). The family initially faced criticism on social media after they posted pictures of the reptile. However, after revisiting the temple on November 11, 2023, the family’s claims have been verified, he told The Hindu.
