Gangaram is a remote village in Bijinapalle Mandal of Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, India.
Gangaram, a 130-year-old crocodile, lived in a community pond in Bawa Mohtara village, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.
The villagers buried Gangaram with full respect and dignity, decorating the truck carrying his body with flowers and garlands.
The villagers’ affection and respect for Gangaram set an example of living harmoniously with wild animals.
The villagers have also planned to construct a temple in memory of Gangaram, further solidifying their bond with the crocodile.