Urban Outfitters Pulls Lord Ganesh Duvet Cover After Hindus Protest

THE HUFFINGTON POST
By Heather Adams

Decorative or artistic depictions are more appropriate than those
that have a functional purpose according to a Hindu activist living in Arizona

PENNSYLVANIA---Urban Outfitters has pulled a new duvet cover featuring Lord Ganesh after an outcry from some Hindus. The cover depicted the elephant-head Hindu deity who symbolizes wisdom. It was only available online and was sold for $129-$169. Now, the webpage is saying it is “sold out.” In a statement issued Monday (July 14), Urban Outfitters confirmed that the item was pulled. “It was never the intention for this item nor any of the items we carry that feature illustrations of Lord Ganesha to offend our customers,” the company said in a statement. [link]