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This is an archive article published on May 10, 2011

Hindu goddess on bikini: Oz fashion firm cancels production

Depiction of image of Goddess Lakshmi on swimwear have upset Hindus worldwide.

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An Australian swimwear company,whose depiction of image of Goddess Lakshmi on swimwear upset Hindus worldwide,claims to have cancelled production of swimwear with Lakshmis picture on it.

In an Important Press Release posted on its website http://lisablue.com.au/,Lisa Blue Swimwear says: …image of Goddess Lakshmi will not appear on any piece of Lisa Blue swimwear…

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed,in a statement stressed that world businesses should be careful when handling various religious traditions as faith was something very sacred to the devotees.

Zed pointed out that trivialization of religious convictions,symbols and concepts of anybody was not okay and it was hurtful to devout. Businesses should display some ethical values also and not just always be focused on mercantile greed.

Lisa Blue website said that it represents the girl who is not afraid to share her beauty with the world.

Lisa Burke is said to be the designer-owner.

 

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