Baby Born With 26 Fingers And Toes Hailed As ‘Second Coming Of Hindu Goddess’

In India, a baby has been born with 26 fingers and toes, a condition that her family believes is of divine significance.

This newborn comes from Bharatpur, a city located in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, and possesses seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.

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Despite having an additional four fingers and two extra toes compared to most children, medical staff at the hospital where she was born have reassured that the little girl is in good health.

Dr BS Soni said: "There is no harm of any kind in having 26 fingers, but it is a genetic anomaly. The girl is otherwise absolutely healthy."

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Medical experts have determined that she was born with a rare genetic anomaly, but her family firmly holds the belief that she is the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess.

This condition is referred to online as Polydactyly, which is described as "a condition in which a person is born with extra fingers or toes."

As per Healthline: "The term comes from the Greek words for 'many' ('poly') and 'digits' ('dactylos')."

"There are several types of polydactyly. Most often the extra digits grows next to the fifth finger or toe."

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"Polydactyly tends to run in families. It may also result from genetic mutations or environmental causes."

"The usual treatment is surgery to remove the extra digit."

Close to the place of the baby's birth, there is a temple dedicated to Dholagarh Devi, a widely recognized deity often depicted as a young girl with numerous arms.

It has been reported that it's uncertain whether the family will decide to have the baby girl undergo surgery to remove the extra digits.

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"Treatment for polydactyly depends on how and where the extra digit is connected to the hand or foot. In most cases, the extra digit is removed in the child’s first two years. This gives the child typical use of their hand and allows their feet to fit into shoes,"

Healthline continues: "Sometimes adults will have the surgery to improve the appearance or function of their hand or foot."

However, that both parents are said to be thrilled with the arrival of their new baby.

The baby's uncle told local media: "My sister has given birth to a baby who has 26 fingers, and we are considering it to be the incarnation of Dholagarh Devi."

Near the birthplace of the baby girl, there is a Hindu temple devoted to the goddess Dholagarh Devi, situated in Bahtoo Kalan, Bharatpur. Sculptures of the goddess typically depict her as a young girl with multiple arms.

The baby's uncle resolved: "We are very happy."