Diamond contact lenses for goddess; devotees see red

Diamond contact lenses for goddess; devotees see red Kolhapur (Maharashtra): When thousands of devotees turned up for their regular 'darshan' of Goddess Mahalaxmi earlier this week, they noticed a strange glint in her eyes - glowing but very different from what they were accustomed to. Their eyes popped out later when they learnt that Goddess Mahalaxmi was 'wearing' diamond-studded contact lenses, donated by an eye surgeon, Chandrashekhar Chavan, hailing from the erstwhile princely state of Kolhapur but now...
06:19 PM, Feb 23, 2012

Oz firm says 'sorry' for Lakshmi image on bikini

Oz firm says 'sorry' for Lakshmi image on bikini Melbourne: An Australian swimwear label company, which triggered a controversy by depicting an image of Goddess Lakshmi on a bikini bottom and front of a model, has apologised to the Hindu community for hurting their sentiments. "We would like to offer an apology to anyone we may have offended and advise that the image of Goddess Lakshmi will not appear on any piece of Lisa Blue swimwear for the new...
10:33 AM, May 09, 2011
Watch: Burger King apologises to Hindus for ad

Watch: Burger King apologises to Hindus for ad

The ad showed Goddess Lakshmi sitting on a meat sandwich. ...
02:09 AM, Jul 10, 2009

Burger co makes goddess Lakshmi ad, Hindus outraged

Burger co makes goddess Lakshmi ad, Hindus outraged Hindus have demanded that Burger King remove the offensive ad. ...
10:01 AM, Jul 09, 2009
Watch: How India prepares for Diwali

Watch: How India prepares for Diwali

India celebrates Diwali today and people across the country have been gearing up for the spirit of celebration. Diwali originates in Hindu mythology from the celebrations in Ayodhya, marking the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom from 14 years exile and after defeating Ravana. The festival also honours Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity, who according to tradition is welcomed into decorated homes. ...
10:47 AM, Oct 28, 2008
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