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12/05/2011

Is it right to feature the image of a god on a swimsuit?

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Is it right to feature the image of the goddess Lakshmi on a swimsuit?

Is it right to feature the image of the goddess Lakshmi on a swimsuit? Plus we talk to West Indies cricketer Gordon Greenidge.

At 1- An Australian fashion house has been forced to scrap a swimwear range that featured an image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi on a swimsuit, were they right to do so?

Earlier this week an Australian designer called Lisa Blue outraged Hindus by launching a range of swimwear with images of the goddess Lakshmi on bikinis and one piece outfits. 

The company making the gear say they didn't want to offend anyone but intended to "celebrate different cultures". Protestors in India didn't see it that way, they organised rallies and burnt Australian flags in protest at the fashion show. Shiv Sena and the BJP were up in arms about it

But what do you think about this? Is this a case of over sensitivity? Surely if people want to see your religion as cool and celebrate it, that's a good thing right? 

After 2- We talk to the film director and one of the West Indies cricket legends from documentary film Fire in Babylon.

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