spirit

Heidi Klum Pulls a Halloween No-No with Hindus

by Celebuzz on Nov. 4, 2008 05:39 PM / 1 Comment
Heidi Klum Pulls a Halloween No-No with Hindus
Getty Images

Damn, Heidi Klum, if only you'd worn that Swiss Miss getup!

Project Runway host Klum has caused major controversy with some of America's top Hindu scholars, having posed as super-revered Hindu goddess Kali for Halloween.

"Goddess Kali is highly revered in Hinduism and she is meant to be worshiped in temples," said Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, "not to be used in clubs for publicity stunts or thrown around loosely for dramatic effects.

"Hindus welcome Hollywood and other entertainment industries to immerse themselves in Hinduism, but they should take it seriously and respectfully, and not just use the religion for decoration or to advance their selfish agenda. Casual flirting sometimes results in pillaging serious spiritual doctrines and revered symbols and hurting the devotees," Zed concluded.

Fellow scholars Bhavna Shinde of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Jawahar L. Khurana of the Hindu Alliance of India concur, calling the portrayal "denigrating."

Reps for Klum did not respond to Celebuzz's request for comment at press time.

Quotables /
“Looks like Project Runway can expect a sharp drop among its Hindu viewership.”
The Superficial
“While I think Klum did an amazing job on her costume, I can see why people would think it is offensive. Then again, people dress up as Jesus all the time.”
Splash News Online
“Look, we should let her slide on this one. Even though Heidi’s at that age where supermodels hit the wall, she needs to stay relevant and edgy. And what’s the best way to increase your Google hits without hitting the party scene minus panties? That’s right, take a shot at one of the religions that won’t chop your head off for offending them.”
Celebslam
“Heidi Klum dressed up as Hindu goddess Kali for Halloween last week, and since no one can do anything without someone else being offended by it, now some Hindu group is demanding an apology.”
Next Story / Guy Ritchie Suits Up for Custody Battle

Comments / 1-1 of 1

Sort Oldest First
  • SarahKristene 1 yr ago
    Reply

    Come one!!!! You have to give her credit for creativity!!!

Add Comment

You are commenting as a Guest. Sign in or Join Celebuzz
Or, you may comment using your Facebook profile:
Refresh code
Enter text above
Post
See More On...

What's Buzzing

x