Former mp and leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), amar Patnaik, has denounced the "egregious" practice of popular Chinese-owned international e-commerce site AliExpress selling doormats with the revered image of Lord Jagannath on them. indian users are also giving the online store a lot of negative feedback on social media. The online shop has been encouraged to remove the listing immediately by thousands of X users, who have supported the need for an apology.
"I vehemently condemn the egregious act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on AliExpress!" the BJD leader wrote, calling the behavior "shameless." Millions of followers' deepest feelings are offended by this blatant obscenity, which completely disregards the holy imagery. Those guilty must be held accountable for this egregious defilement.
The obvious disregard for hinduism is brought home by the fact that Lord Jagannath's image is being treated as a product. To right this grave transgression and restore the esteemed deity's dignity, immediate action is necessary.
Outrage Sparked by Viral Image
A claimed photograph of the holy image of Lord Jagannath, a beloved Hindu deity mostly adored in odisha and portions of eastern India, went viral on social media, sparking a theological dispute.
"Lord Jagannath Mandala Art Mat Doorway Non-Slip Soft Water Uptake Carpet krishna Jaganath Hindu" is the product description. Proceed..." and the doormat costs ₹787.65. A person standing barefoot on the mat, right on the face of Lord Jagannath, is depicted in the right image, while the left image displays a close-up of the mat with the deity's face.
"I vehemently condemn the egregious act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on AliExpress!" the BJD leader wrote, calling the behavior "shameless." Millions of followers' deepest feelings are offended by this blatant obscenity, which completely disregards the holy imagery. Those guilty must be held accountable for this egregious defilement.
The obvious disregard for hinduism is brought home by the fact that Lord Jagannath's image is being treated as a product. To right this grave transgression and restore the esteemed deity's dignity, immediate action is necessary.
Outrage Sparked by Viral Image
A claimed photograph of the holy image of Lord Jagannath, a beloved Hindu deity mostly adored in odisha and portions of eastern India, went viral on social media, sparking a theological dispute.
"Lord Jagannath Mandala Art Mat Doorway Non-Slip Soft Water Uptake Carpet krishna Jaganath Hindu" is the product description. Proceed..." and the doormat costs ₹787.65. A person standing barefoot on the mat, right on the face of Lord Jagannath, is depicted in the right image, while the left image displays a close-up of the mat with the deity's face.
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