Ichadhari Naagin - Artist's Impression

Delhi : The efforts to conserve the biodiversity of India suffered a critical setback yesterday, when the species ‘Ichadhari Naag’ & related sub species ‘Ichadhari Naagin’ were added to the IUCN Red list of Threatened Species – indicating that the relative risk of extinction of these species was very high.

“As we understand it, the Ichadhari Naag genus is native to the Indian subcontinent”, said Alexander Rodolphe, official representative of the IUCN. “Considered to be a highly evolved species, related to the Chamaeleo gracilis or the graceful chameleon & Pan troglodytes or the common Chimpanzee, the Ichadhari Naag is reported to have had the abilities to mask itself to the surroundings & even mimic the behaviour of higher order mammals such as human beings. There have also been unconfirmed reports of interdimensional time travel & rebirths”, he added.

“The most curious thing was its mating habit, with the male displaying unusually high loyalty towards one, sometimes deadly female companion. The female companion in turn is known to inflict severe & life threatening injuries on anyone who attempts to harm the male during the mating cycle”, said Dr Ashok Agarwal, a top Indian bio diversity expert.

“No other species other than perhaps the cow or the elephant has received so much adulation from the common man. But throughout the 1980s, the survival of this species came under threat with the onslaught of Bollywood movie makers trying to make a quick buck & black magicians like Amrish Puri trying to find the elusive ‘Naag Mani’- a mythical diamond with healing abilities. Many generations of Ichadhari Naag were killed off in the name of research & selfless love”, commented Dr Agarwal.

“Daily pujas for the Naag Maata or worshipping the Naag Mani” might help.

A popular Bollywood actress who had the good fortune to portray many an Ichadhari Nagin, said that the role gave her a unique insight into the lives of these cuddly creatures. She said that “daily pujas for the Naag Maata or worshipping the Naag Mani” might help.

“This species is very prone to rebirth, especially if they have been wronged & they want to take revenge, so we cannot be conclusive about them being extinct yet”, said Dr Agarwal in an effort to pacify the general public. Readers can learn more about this wonderful species by watching the cult wildlife documentary “Nagina”.

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