Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Hi Chumki! Hey, are you honoring us with your presence all the way from Kolkata? Or have you returned to the states already? There is no doubt that what you say is true -- that the Bollywood "look" has, over the decades, seeped into popular religious art. As you say, "the same goes for any images of the goddesses in any religious functions." For example, you've complimented this image before: http://shaktisadhana.50megs.com/images/Durgapictures/mahisasuramardini ..jpg But isn't there a kind of "Bollywood" thing going on there as well? I guess my question is -- Is it important? Is it bad? Does it matter? What are the bad things about Devi getting the Bollywood treatment? Hasn't She always been something of the "People's Deity" in India? The religion of the villages and tribes and the unlettered masses? Isn't Bollywood the lingua franca linking those masses across India today? In any event, you may have noticed that here we tend to (try and) stay away from too many "Bollywood Devis." Somehow the classical paintings and sculptures strike me as more "holy" and elevating. But is that just snobbery? I am not lecturing or criticizing any more than you are. I'm just curious, so I'm asking for peoples' opinions. DB , "Chumki" <blueblackeyes> wrote: > I just couldnt refrain from making this comment...the faces and whole > attire of the current club picture resembles that of some Bollywood > actress.I have noticed the same goes for any images of the goddesses > in any religious functions. > No offence meant to anyone. > > Love > > Chumki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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