PARIS: International pop sensation Rihanna has angered the Hindu community with a “disrespectful” after wearing a necklace depicting a Hindu god in her latest sultry Instagram post.
The photo, which the star posted to Instagram, sees the singer and makeup mogul in a pair of lavender satin boxers by her lingerie label, Savage X Fenty, dripping with matching jewels including statement earrings and beaded necklace.
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Commenters on her Instagram account have called the wearing of the likeness of the god around her neck cultural appropriation.
“You’re wearing a deity necklace and a Murthi image of a deity of my culture that’s already been culturally appropriated enough,” wrote one commenter.
Another said, “How is this OK when a person has more than enough resources to at least find out the meaning and significance of the chains and the pendant around their neck?”
“I hope she returns the necklace because she clearly doesn’t know how to wear it because it’s mad disrespectful,” wrote another.
Another in the comments section suggested she was wearing it on purpose. “This ain’t coincidence … this is after she supported that farmer protest,” wrote one.
Traditionally, Ganesha represents success and wisdom and statues and paintings of him are widely available in India.
Earlier, the singer had extended her support to the farmers protesting on the outskirts of Delhi against the Indian government’s agricultural laws, condemning the internet shutdown aimed at crippling the movement.
why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021
