Monday, May 23, 2011

Goddess 'Lakshmi' On Bikini

Goddess 'Lakshmi' On Bikini

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Indian activists of the right-wing Hindu organisation Shiv Sena hold photocopies of models wearing swimwear featuring Hindu goddess Lakshmi as they burn an Australian flag during a demonstration in Amritsar on May 8,2011. (AFP/Torsten Blackwood)

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A model parades swimwear featuring the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi during the Australian Fashion Week spring/summer collections show in Sydney on May 5, 2011. (AFP/)


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Hundreds of members of Hindu groups have protested against Australian designer Lisa Blue who designed this swimwear featuring Goddess Lakshmi. Here, a model is seen showcasing a 'controversial' swimwear during the Australian Fashion Week in Sydney recently. (AFP/Torsten Blackwood)

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The controversy began during Australian Fashion Week which was held in Sydney when models walked the ramp in the said swimwear, which was considered an insult to members of the Indian community. (AFP/Narinder Nanu)

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Members from hardline Hindu groups, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), shout slogans during a protest in New Delhi May 9, 2011. (AFP/Narinder Nanu)

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Hindu groups protested against Australian designer Lisa Blue who designed swimwear featuring the image of the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi. Some placards read, 'We will not tolerate the insult of Indian culture' , 'Down with Australia fashion designer' and 'Arrest Lisa Blue. (AP/)
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Indian activists of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) burn an effigy and flags of Australia in Hyderabad on May 6, 2011. (AFP/Noah Seelam)

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Indian activists of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hold photocopies of a model wearing swimwear featuring Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and the Australian flag, in Hyderabad on May 6, 2011. (AFP/Noah Seelam)

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Indian activists of the right-wing Hindu organisation Shiv Sena hold photocopies of models wearing swimwear featuring Hindu goddess Lakshmi during a demonstration in Amritsar on May 8,2011. (AFP/Noah Seelam)


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