May 25th 2024.
After casting their votes during the sixth phase of polling for the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi decided to share a selfie on social media. The photo quickly went viral, with many people sharing and commenting on it.
Some individuals, like a user named 'MrSinha_', took this opportunity to make a dig at Gandhi. They claimed that he was calling himself a 'janeudhari brahmin' but had a photo of Jesus Christ in his room instead of Hindu Gods. However, upon closer inspection, it was found that the photo in question was not of Jesus, but a painting titled 'Madonna Oriflamma' by Russian painter Nicholas Roerich.
So, how did this misunderstanding occur? Well, upon noticing the photo in the background, which showed a person holding a banner with three red dots surrounded by a red circle, we did some research. Our search led us to a blog post from 2017 that featured the same image. The post identified it as a painting from 1932 by Nikolái Roerich, titled 'Madonna Oriflamma'. It also explained that the painting was a creation of Roerich's, who called it the 'Banner of peace', and elaborated on its symbolism.
Further research revealed that the painting is on display at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York. Its Facebook page even shared a photo of the painting in 2021, discussing its meaning and significance. Roerich's website also provides details about the painting's medium and dimensions, stating that it has been on loan to the museum since 1960. Additionally, reproductions and prints of the painting can also be easily found and purchased online.
In conclusion, the painting seen in Rahul and Sonia Gandhi's photo is not one of Jesus Christ, as some people claimed. This story, originally published by The Quint and republished by OrissaPOST as part of the Shakti Collective, highlights the importance of doing proper research and fact-checking before making claims on social media.
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