Graphic: Girl Born With Elephant Trunk Deformity Becomes a demigod in India

Villagers near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, have flocked to see the 'divine' girl in the belief she is an incarnation of the elephant-headed god Ganesha after she was born with a facial deformity resembling an elephant's trunk. The baby girl is reportedly being worshipped like a god in India.

The newborn's aunt, named as Rajani, told the news agency: "My sister-in-law gave birth to a girl and her face looks exactly like Lord Ganesha.

"Everybody is saying she is an incarnation of the god.

"This is why whoever hears about her is coming here to get a glimpse of the baby and are making whatever offerings possible."