Controversy Rages Over Depiction of Hindu Deities at AIDS Fundraiser

June 10, 2005

Source: Hindustan Times

Wire Service: IANS

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1394261,00050001.htm

On June 10, 2005 the Indo-Asian News Service reported, "A fund-raiser for AIDS organised in Canada's largest city has snowballed into a controversy after the South Asian community alleged 'misrepresentation' of Hindu deities in the event's marketing material. 'Two cultures collide for one great cause' was the tagline to promote the East meets West theme at Fashion Cares 19th fund-raising annual gala organised by the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). But the event turned into a collision course after several South Asian community organisations protested the 'misrepresentation' of Hindu deities."