Hinduism has a rich tradition of sacred art, with a massive array of iconography and imagery. It is hardly surprising that modern day artists, designers, media and advertising companies may want to draw from this pool of art. Sometimes the results are harmless, or even quite tasteful. But on many occasions, Hindu imagery has been used in ways that are exploitive and plainly offensive. The following are some of the more bizarre examples of the abuse of Hindu imagery.



Hindu Gods in a nightclub

Lord Rama on shoes
Hindu Gods on Underwear

Hindu Goddesses on bikinis

Mother Durga holding Southern Comfort

Bush as Lord Shiva!!
Lord Shiva as a bus conductor

Lord Shiva on Energy Drink

Hindu Gods on Lunch Boxes

Sacred OM on underwear

Lord Shiva As??

Goddess Kali on toilet seat

Lord Ganesh on flip-flops

Naked Lord ganesh on cover of book

Lord Shiva again??

Hindu Gods as finger puppets

Lord Ganesh on marijuana packet

Lord Rama on tissues

Hindu Gods on footwear again.