Krakach mourns 20-yr-old lioness Rajmata’s death

Rajkot: The villagers of Lilia and Krakach in Amreli district will organize a ceremony to pay tributes to the oldest lioness in Gir, Rajmata, which died at the age of 20, a few days ago.
They are also planning to create a monument in Krakach in her memory.
The amiable co-existence of humans and lions in Gir is well-known world over. While Gir residents are emotional for their prides, they have also helped the forest department in lion conservation for the past many years.
Mahendra Khuman, a resident of Lilia said, “We have planned a ceremony to pay tribute on September 6 in Krakach for limited number of people. Locals were emotionally attached with the lioness which lived amidst us for a very long time.”
He further said that the villagers are also planning to erect a monument in the memory of the legendary lioness in Krakach. While it is still on the ideation table, villagers will work out the finer details like costs etc later, he added.
Rajmata was popular among forest circle and wildlife lovers. She had given birth to record 15 cubs in her lifetime. According to experts, she was the pioneer in setting up her kingdom in Lilia Krakach area.