Mum Manjeet Kaur said: “Among his relatives, as well as those who come from outside, he is considered to be like a god. Whoever he blesses will get their wish fulfilled.

“People don’t bully my son for being short. We don’t feel bad about him. We all worship him.

“People love him a lot. People come to worship him every day.”

Manpreet has two siblings, who are both of normal height.

Manpreet’s 19-year-old sister Jaspreet stays home to take care of her brother and the family claim that he is one of the shortest men in the world.

They hope that by raising his profile he will become famous enough that they can earn money for his treatment.