March 3rd 2025.
A recent incident in Bhubaneswar, India has sparked controversy and outrage among the local community. It all started when a foreign woman got a tattoo of Lord Jagannath on her thigh at a local parlour. The photo of her tattoo quickly went viral on social media, causing a stir among Jagannath devotees.
According to a police officer, the woman works for a non-governmental organization and had requested the tattoo at a parlour in Bhubaneswar. However, this did not sit well with some devotees who found the placement of the tattoo disrespectful. A group of devotees filed a complaint with the local police station, resulting in a case being registered under Section 299 of BNS.
One of the complainants, Subrat Mohani, expressed his sentiments saying, "Inking Lord Jagannath tattoo at an inappropriate place hurt our sentiments. It is an insult to all Jagannath devotees and the Hindus in general. We filed the FIR demanding legal action against those involved in this incident."
In response to the controversy, both the foreign national and the owner of the tattoo parlour issued public apologies on social media. The woman, in a video, apologized stating, "I did not want to disrespect Lord Jagannath. I am a true devotee of Lord Jagannath and I go to the temple every day. I made a mistake and for this, I am very sorry. I just asked the artist to ink the tattoo at a hidden place. I did not want to create any issue. I am very sorry for this. As soon as the tattoo area heals, I will remove it. Forgive me for my mistake."
The owner of the tattoo shop also expressed his regrets, stating that the woman had requested the tattoo on her thigh against their advice. He mentioned that the tattoo artist will either cover up the tattoo or remove it after 25 days, as removing it immediately could cause infection. The woman has also assured the shop owner that she will visit again to either remove or cover up the tattoo.
The incident has caused a lot of discussion and debate among the community, with some calling for strict action against the parties involved and others emphasizing on the need for mutual respect and understanding. The police are currently investigating the matter, and it remains to be seen what the final outcome will be.
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