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| Indian teenager is worshipped because he has a seven inch TAIL - but may need it removed as he's unable to walk |
| 2014-06-18 |
| [DAILYMAIL.CO.UK] An Indian teenager is worshipped as a god because he has a 7ins 'tail'. Arshid Ali Khan, 13, has become a divine symbol in the state of Punjab. Locals have hailed him a reincarnation of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman - and refer to him as Balaji. However, death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate... Arshid has to use a wheelchair and he is considering having the 'tail' removed. He said: 'This tail has been given to me by God. I am worshipped because I pray to god and the wishes of people come true. Mr Qureshi, a music instructor, said: 'When he spoke for the first time at the age of one all he spoke was the names of Gods from different religions. 'It was that day I realised that he had something divine and godly about him.' He added: 'It does not matter whether we are Moslems or Hindus, I think there is just one path for spiritualism.' Arshid's home has been converted into a temple where his devotees come to visit him to receive his blessings and touch his 'tail'. 'A lot of people's wishes have come true after they have visited,' claimed Mr Qureshi. 'Sometimes there are childless couples who come to Balaji for help. He blesses them, and often they are then able to conceive.' However, a person who gets all wrapped up in himself makes a mighty small package... Arshid often struggles to balance his time with his faithful devotees and attending school and playing with his friends. He said: 'Mostly on weekdays I have to go to school but when I have a school holiday on Sunday around 20 to 30 people come to see me at my home.' He added: 'No one teases me. Everybody wants to see my tail and so they keep asking.' |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Is this unusual? Oh wait I just read the article his 7 inch tail is in the back. |
| Posted by: Airandee 2014-06-18 07:06 |