Sarala temple ,Paradip. |
Paradip, Sept. 26: A rare white owl, which is a scheduled animal
under the wildlife act, has become an enigma after entering a temple here.
The avian species has
apparently given up its nocturnal flight after it made the Sarala temple,
located at the heart of the town, its home.
Though a nocturnal
animal, the owl has been seen flying out of the temple during the day, only to
reappear after dusk.
“We sighted the owl on
top of a pillar-like structure of the temple on Friday night. It remains
motionless. We are keeping an eye on it. It’s strange that it leaves the temple
when the sun rises and returns to its new home after sunset,” said Baghirathi
Sahu, a senior trustee member of the temple.
A number of local residents
thought the bird was sacred and that it brought luck and prosperity.
Devotees have also been
offering puja to the bird when they come to pay their respects to Sarala deity,
the trustee said.
Wildlife experts have
also expressed interest in this rare bird.
“It is interesting to
note that this rare bird has preferred to stay in the temple. Owls are
predators and search food only at night. Their visibility is exceedingly poor
during the day,” said Soubhagya Kumar Sahu, a wildlife official.
Forest officials have
been informed about the owl and they are keeping an eye on the bird.
“I have been informed
about this owl and am studying its behaviour. The Kujang forest officer has
been asked to make a report on it,” said Manoj Kumar Mahapatra, divisional forest
officer (DFO), Rajnagar mangrove (wildlife) forest division.
The DFO said the white
owl was a protected species under schedule 3 of Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972.
“It’s heartening to note
that the temple management has ensured that no harm is done to the creature.
There are many tales related to owls in Hindu mythology and this is the reason
why the bird is being worshipped,” Mahapatra said.
“We believe that the owl
might have strayed into the temple to prey on mice,” the DFO said and added
that the bird may have stayed on due to easy availability of food there.
“The surge of devotees
might be a disturbing factor for it during the day. The owl must have built its
nest near the temple and is retreating there to avoid daytime din and bustle,”
Mahapatra added.
Sourced from Telegraph
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