Babiya, the well-known ‘vegetarian’ crocodile that has been residing in the temple pond around the Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple at Ananthapura in Kasaragod, Kerala, for over seven decades, has died.
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Sources said that the crocodile was stricken by age-associated infection.
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As in line with temple officials, Babiya become found lifeless at 11pm within the pond on Sunday.
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A veterinary health practitioner came to the temple on Monday morning and tested it.
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Temple government have been considering Babiya as a ‘divine crocodile’
Lakshmana Hebbar P, the temple manager, stated the final rites of the crocodile had been finished as per Hindu customs and tantric rituals round 12 midday.
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Temple government additionally said the crocodile around 80 years old.