Bagalkot: The birth of a child with 25 fingers in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district has taken the world by surprise. This rare condition, known as polydactyly, is caused by changes in chromosomes.
The child, born at Sunshine Multispeciality Hospital, has six fingers on his right hand, seven fingers on his left hand, and six toes on each of his feet. While doctors have assured that both the mother and baby are healthy, the family of the newborn sees this as a blessing from the goddess Bhuvaneshwari Devi.
They are devotees of the goddess and believe that her blessings have brought such a unique child into their family. The news of this rare birth has attracted many visitors to see the child with 25 fingers, making it a special moment for the family and the community.
