Walmart, a chain of hypermarkets in the US, ran into a controversy for selling slippers and panties with a Lord Ganesh design. Netizens were upset and angry with the brand for using the image of Hindu God inappropriately.
Panties & Slippers With Lord Ganesh Design At Walmart
Earlier this December, users spot slippers, boxer shorts, panties, pajama pants, lounge pants, and sleepwear carrying Lord Ganesha print listed on the official website of Walmart. Several people condemned the brand for using the Hindu God-based design on garments like underwear and slippers, which they pointed out to be offensive and disrespectful.
Socks and women underwear are removed.
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— Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) December 6, 2024 <
Outrage On Internet
Noting such use of Lord Ganesha’s image, social media users fumed over Walmart and sparked an outrage online. Slamming the hypermarket chain for their Lord Ganesha-printed undergarment and footwear, they wrote, “Deities are not fashion statements; they hold profound spiritual significance”.
Check Reactions Below
Listen!! @Walmart, featuring Lord Ganesha on underwear and casual wear is deeply disrespectful to #Hindus. Deities are not fashion statements; they hold profound spiritual significance. Please reconsider this product line to show respect for religious symbols.… pic.twitter.com/tWDA3dkxj8
— UnApologetic Hindu (@KrishnKiKanya) December 6, 2024
Walmart’s shameless act of outraging Hindu sentiment and demeaning Lord Ganesh demonstrates a complete disregard for inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. .
It has displayed of depravity and a degenerated mentality , which is likely to provoke a serious backlash from Hindus… pic.twitter.com/hoFl4sVBGz
— Dr Gautam Ghosh (@DrGautamGhosh_) December 7, 2024
It was reported that a Hindu advocacy group ‘Insight UK’ also voiced against Walmart’s actions alongside the rage expressed on social media by several netizens. “The Hindu community is deeply hurt by this disregard for our deities and values. Such acts reflect a lack of cultural awareness and respect,” they wrote.
Hindus worldwide are outraged at Walmart’s negligence on selling products featuring Hindu sacred deity Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha, a highly revered Hindu god, is featured on products like slippers and knickers that @Walmart is selling.
Hindu community is extremely concerned about… pic.twitter.com/m6JEZfbp9Q
— INSIGHT UK (@INSIGHTUK2) December 6, 2024
Success! Thank you @walmarthelp @Walmart for removing the Ganesh slippers from your online catalog.
We appreciate your responsiveness and look forward to continued conversations about respectful use of Hindu imagery. https://t.co/UZIgA6Al35 pic.twitter.com/S1BcipH4WE
— Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) December 7, 2024
Walmart Takes Down Controversial Products
Following the backlash on the internet for selling clothing designed with the Hindu God’s image, Walmart took down their products. As of Tuesday afternoon, Walmart has not released a detailed statement addressing on the recently-triggered issue.
