The digital sphere buzzed with interest over a curious case reported by the India Times revealing a man suffering from a rare disease that causes him to sleep for approximately 300 days a year. This man, hailing from the Nagaur district in Western India, has been affectionately dubbed by locals as Kumbhakarna, a name referencing a mythical giant from the Ramayana epic, renowned for his long periods of sleep.
This real-life Kumbhakarna is, 42 year old Purkharam, residing in the Bhadwa village. He suffers from a rare condition called Axis Hypersomnia. While most people typically sleep between six to eight hours a day, Purkharam’s sleep can extend to 25 days at a stretch. This unusual condition was diagnosed 23 years ago, and it has since disrupted his life significantly.
With his condition, Purkharam can only operate his shop for about five days a month. Once he dozes off, waking…
