A six-year-old is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu god by Indian villagers after a medical condition left him with an enlarged forehead and narrow eyes. Pranshu, from Jalandhar in the Indian state of Punjab, was born with the medical defect and is unable to walk. Villagers believe he is a divine child and a reincarnation of the god Ganesha. Ganesha, depicted with an elephant's head on a human body, is the god of good fortune who provides prosperity, fortune and success. The boy is worshipped by people - including his teachers - who bow down their heads before him. He meets a crowd outside a temple near his village every Thursday. Jaswinder, a local villager who comes to see the six-year-old, said: 'People come to see Pranshu as they believe he is the reincarnation of the Ganesha. 'People bow down their heads in from of him. I also do the same.' Pranshu's father, Kamlesh, also believes his son is a God. He said: 'I also worship him like the other villagers. His whole body is like the Lord Ganesha. 'He gives blessings to everyone. Villagers who meet him get their wishes fulfilled. 'He goes to school everyday and when people see my son, they welcome him with flowers.' According to Kamlesh, the resemblance to Ganesha was visible as soon as his son was born. He said: 'His eyes were like Lord Ganesha. He was born with a big head and even now the size of his head is growing.' Pranshu has embraced his role as a religious icon to his adoring flock. He said: 'I look like Ganesha and people don't even know my real name. My teachers also worship me at the school. My friends don't bully me at all as they believe I am Lord Ganesha. 'I am happy when people call me Ganesha Ji. It makes me happy. I want to be like this only. I am happy with my big head and face.' The boy comes from a poor family and his father, a labourer, earns less than £4 per day. Pranshu has four siblings, including an elder brother who has the same medical condition. However he can walk properly unlike the Hindu god. Pranshu was taken to a local doctor a year after his birth but they were unable to offer a definitive diagnosis or offer any treatment Source
