Chennai: A young woman’s decision to get a portrait of Lord Murugan tattooed on her chest has sparked a heated debate on social media. While some have condemned the act as “cultural degradation” and “ugly,” others have come out in support, questioning the double standards of a patriarchal society.
Woman’s Lord Murugan portrait on chest draws both ire and support
The controversy began when a video of the woman’s tattoo went viral, with many expressing outrage and disgust. However, some netizens have pointed out the hypocrisy of objecting to a woman’s tattoo while ignoring or even praising men who get similar tattoos.
A netizen from the account named @KattanPottal posted, “If a woman paints a picture of Muruga on her chest, we call it ugly and cultural degradation. But if a man draws a picture of God on his chest and uploads a video, there’s no objection. What’s the problem?”
Viral tattoo sparks debate
On the contrary, several others have argued that worshiping God should be done with reverence and respect, regardless of gender. Some have also posted that tattooing God’s image anywhere on the body is disrespectful and makes the image “ugly.” Few others have also demanded that she should be booked for hurting religious sentiments.
The debate highlights the complexities of cultural sensitivities, personal freedom, and gender biases. Lord Murugan, a revered deity in Tamil Nadu and beyond, has devotees worldwide. Spiritual leaders have emphasized that worshiping Muruga is equivalent to worshiping all gods, making the controversy even more significant.
