Foreign woman’s Lord Jagannath tattoo on her thigh sparks outrage, complaint lodged in Odisha

A tattoo depicting Lord Jagannath on a foreign woman’s thigh has sparked significant outrage in Odisha. The foreign woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, was seen exhibiting a tattoo of the revered deity on her thigh in a tattoo parlour in Bhubaneswar.

The incident has ignited a controversy, following cultural sensitivity issues being raised by devotees. The tattoo of the deeply venerated deity on the woman’s thigh has been perceived as disrespectful to local religious beliefs.

Complaint by Hindu Sena

Members of the Hindu Sena, a religious organisation, reported the matter to Saheed Nagar Police Station. They lodged a formal complaint citing cultural sacrilege, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Social Media Reaction

The uproar began when the tattoo, created at a Bhubaneswar tattoo parlour, gained widespread attention after the woman posted images on social media. This act has triggered further discussions about cultural sensitivity and respect towards religious symbols.

Netizens on social media and religious groups voiced concerns, urging for a more considerate approach in handling depictions of culturally significant figures like Lord Jagannath. The illustration on a less respectful body placement is seen as an affront to the deity's sanctity.

This incident underscores the delicacy required in cultural expressions and the potential for misunderstandings in a diverse country like India. 

No comments could be obtained from the foreign woman or the tattoo parlour in this regard.