Protest against M.F. Husain’s abuse of Hindu Deities
Dear Readers,

Sanatan Sanstha has recently come across a book written by Prafull Goradia and K.R. Phanda that has been published in 2003 by Contemporary Targett Prafull Private Limited, New Delhi. This book includes information about another book containing paintings denigrating Hindu deities by M.F. Husain a renowned painter of international repute.

Husain: Drawing, painting, water colour, graphic, sculpture, architecture, photography, tapestry

By Daniel Alan Herwitz
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

FOREWORD
Russi Mody

From its cover, the book by Daniel Alan Herwitz looks like a regular art book. The book has prints of paintings chosen by the painter himself. It has a commentary text written by Dr Daniel Herwitz of California State University and a preface by Russi Mody, the then chairman of Tata Steel, a major public sector company in India.

However the book itself contains blasphemous pictures of Hindu deities shown in the nude in various compromising positions and that would hurt the sentiment of not only Hindus but of every seeker of God following any faith. The nudity involves Hindu deities like Lord Hanuman, Goddess Durga and Goddess Sita. Besides the pictures are in very bad taste.

A deity is an aspect of God that performs the various functions of the Universe. Regardless of religion or culture if a seeker of God understands that Lord Hanuman is representative of the ultimate or perfect devotee he would be definitely offended. So also Goddess Durga represents that aspect of God that is responsible for the destruction of evil and is mother principle of the Universe.

In his paintings, M. F. Husain has drawn his own mother, daughter, the Prophet’s daughter, a Muslim lady and even Muslim poets for that matter with clothes. Why does he not extend the same courtesy to Hindu deities? Why does he not feel the need to disrobe his mother, daughter etc. to achieve artistic perfection? One has to ask what gives a painter such as M.F. Husain the creative licence to denigrate Hindu deities and yet not be taken to task?

Mr. Russi Modi has supported and given a good review to this book. If M.F. Husain had painted nude pictures of symbols of worship of Mr. Modi’s religion (Zorastrian) would Mr. Russi Modi support the book and give it a good review?

It is gross insensitivity to depict the symbols of worship of millions of people that have passed the test of time and survived for thousands of years. This is totally unexpected from an artist, that too coming from the very land of the rich and ancient culture. We appeal to all viewers to join us in our campaign to curb this obscene and unrighteous act irrespective of their faith or whether they are atheists. Please view our petition page after reading the material on the subsequent pages. To let our readers understand the magnitude of the insulting pictures we have published some of them.
Protest against M.F. Husain’s abuse of Hindu Deities
Dear Readers,

Sanatan Sanstha has recently come across a book written by Prafull Goradia and K.R. Phanda that has been published in 2003 by Contemporary Targett Prafull Private Limited, New Delhi. This book includes information about another book containing paintings denigrating Hindu deities by M.F. Husain a renowned painter of international repute.

Husain: Drawing, painting, water colour, graphic, sculpture, architecture, photography, tapestry

By Daniel Alan Herwitz
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

FOREWORD
Russi Mody

From its cover, the book by Daniel Alan Herwitz looks like a regular art book. The book has prints of paintings chosen by the painter himself. It has a commentary text written by Dr Daniel Herwitz of California State University and a preface by Russi Mody, the then chairman of Tata Steel, a major public sector company in India.

However the book itself contains blasphemous pictures of Hindu deities shown in the nude in various compromising positions and that would hurt the sentiment of not only Hindus but of every seeker of God following any faith. The nudity involves Hindu deities like Lord Hanuman, Goddess Durga and Goddess Sita. Besides the pictures are in very bad taste.

A deity is an aspect of God that performs the various functions of the Universe. Regardless of religion or culture if a seeker of God understands that Lord Hanuman is representative of the ultimate or perfect devotee he would be definitely offended. So also Goddess Durga represents that aspect of God that is responsible for the destruction of evil and is mother principle of the Universe.

In his paintings, M. F. Husain has drawn his own mother, daughter, the Prophet’s daughter, a Muslim lady and even Muslim poets for that matter with clothes. Why does he not extend the same courtesy to Hindu deities? Why does he not feel the need to disrobe his mother, daughter etc. to achieve artistic perfection? One has to ask what gives a painter such as M.F. Husain the creative licence to denigrate Hindu deities and yet not be taken to task?

Mr. Russi Modi has supported and given a good review to this book. If M.F. Husain had painted nude pictures of symbols of worship of Mr. Modi’s religion (Zorastrian) would Mr. Russi Modi support the book and give it a good review?

It is gross insensitivity to depict the symbols of worship of millions of people that have passed the test of time and survived for thousands of years. This is totally unexpected from an artist, that too coming from the very land of the rich and ancient culture. We appeal to all viewers to join us in our campaign to curb this obscene and unrighteous act irrespective of their faith or whether they are atheists. Please view our petition page after reading the material on the subsequent pages. To let our readers understand the magnitude of the insulting pictures we have published some of them.
Protest against M.F. Husain’s abuse of Hindu Deities
Dear Readers,

Sanatan Sanstha has recently come across a book written by Prafull Goradia and K.R. Phanda that has been published in 2003 by Contemporary Targett Prafull Private Limited, New Delhi. This book includes information about another book containing paintings denigrating Hindu deities by M.F. Husain a renowned painter of international repute.

Husain: Drawing, painting, water colour, graphic, sculpture, architecture, photography, tapestry

By Daniel Alan Herwitz
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

FOREWORD
Russi Mody

From its cover, the book by Daniel Alan Herwitz looks like a regular art book. The book has prints of paintings chosen by the painter himself. It has a commentary text written by Dr Daniel Herwitz of California State University and a preface by Russi Mody, the then chairman of Tata Steel, a major public sector company in India.

However the book itself contains blasphemous pictures of Hindu deities shown in the nude in various compromising positions and that would hurt the sentiment of not only Hindus but of every seeker of God following any faith. The nudity involves Hindu deities like Lord Hanuman, Goddess Durga and Goddess Sita. Besides the pictures are in very bad taste.

A deity is an aspect of God that performs the various functions of the Universe. Regardless of religion or culture if a seeker of God understands that Lord Hanuman is representative of the ultimate or perfect devotee he would be definitely offended. So also Goddess Durga represents that aspect of God that is responsible for the destruction of evil and is mother principle of the Universe.

In his paintings, M. F. Husain has drawn his own mother, daughter, the Prophet’s daughter, a Muslim lady and even Muslim poets for that matter with clothes. Why does he not extend the same courtesy to Hindu deities? Why does he not feel the need to disrobe his mother, daughter etc. to achieve artistic perfection? One has to ask what gives a painter such as M.F. Husain the creative licence to denigrate Hindu deities and yet not be taken to task?

Mr. Russi Modi has supported and given a good review to this book. If M.F. Husain had painted nude pictures of symbols of worship of Mr. Modi’s religion (Zorastrian) would Mr. Russi Modi support the book and give it a good review?

It is gross insensitivity to depict the symbols of worship of millions of people that have passed the test of time and survived for thousands of years. This is totally unexpected from an artist, that too coming from the very land of the rich and ancient culture. We appeal to all viewers to join us in our campaign to curb this obscene and unrighteous act irrespective of their faith or whether they are atheists. Please view our petition page after reading the material on the subsequent pages. To let our readers understand the magnitude of the insulting pictures we have published some of them.
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MFHusain/index.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings1.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings2.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings3.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings4.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings5.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings6.php
http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MF...paintings7.php


PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU HAVE ANY LOVE AND RESPECT FOR HINDU DEITIES!!!

http://sanatan.org/en/05/Protests/MFHusain/petition.php

I signed the petition!

Besides being disgusting portrayals – they are really bad paintings – how can they call that talent even in that sense – nope very inferior and shoddy talent!

He has no talent so he found this sensationalistic and debauched subject for his work – as yaw know – in kali yuga – there are so so many attracted to the debasing of work of people offending God and - His Servants - the ancient Demigods!

He should have to apologize for this and his book may have to be reviewed by a human rights tribunal?

I won't look at the pics. Some people do anything to make money. Sorry I even came to this thread

I am extremely sorry for becoming a medium for this sacreligious episode!!

But, I had to spread this inhuman act for the sake of protests.

Hare Krishna

This is the extreme effect of Kaliyuga as Prabhu Don said.

Sorry once again!

this is what happens if sensible people divide themselves into hindus, vaishnavs, shaivites, smartas etc. etc. instead of coming together and fighting (evil) semitic forces.

What a dog!

lets just pray that the petition works

I think I'm going to be sick.