Students Make Saraswati Idol Without Saree
College students in Tripura made a Saraswati idol without a saree. This was different from how she is usually shown
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Student Groups Call Idol "Vulgar"
Groups like ABVP & Bajrang Dal called the new modern idol "vulgar"
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Protesters Demand Action From College
The protesters made the college cover up the idol. They demanded the college authorities take action.
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College Says No Intent to Offend
The college said the statue followed traditional styles. They did not want to offend anyone.
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Debate on Art Freedom vs Culture
The college said the statue followed traditional styles. They did not want to offend anyone.
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Fight Between Old and New Ways
The protests highlighted tensions between traditional and new ways of showing goddess idols
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Talk on Religion & Art
The controversy started larger talks on freedom around art about religion.
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Questions on What is Offensive ?
Key questions remain on who decides what is offensive or vulgar when art involves faith.
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