Instant Goddesses? ( reply by Sugarandbrine )

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It is happening for the same reasons as people here in the US faint

when they see rock stars, or sneak around hotels to catch a glimpse of

their favorite actor/actress. People want to show admiration for other

people. The way they go about it may differ, but I think it all has

the same basis.

 

I think a lot depends on the society and what is thought of as

"worship". Here, "worship" is buying things with the celebrities'

image, going to see their show, buying their movies, etc. If someone

erected a temple to, say, Britney Spears (though I have seen many

little girls' bedrooms that could be considered such!), it would be

strange to people here in the US, only because you're crossing the

two genres. Britney Spears is a pop star. Religion is something kept

private and is not shared nor out in the open. This does not mean that

people don't look to Ms. Spears the same they do to any God/dess.

 

Maybe in India the culture dictates that to worship someone or

something there should be a temple erected in their honor. I think

it's all a matter of culture and how deeply the religion permeates

through it.

 

Om Shanti

Erica