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Hindu Group Opposes AI-Generated Idols Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 05:16 PM
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A prominent Hindu organization has announced plans to file police complaints against sculptors creating idols based on AI patterns, citing concerns over the idols' appearance ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri.
Ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi and Sharadiya Navratri festivals, a new controversy has emerged concerning the design of religious idols. The Shri Hindu Utsav Samiti has voiced strong opposition to idols created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) patterns.
The organization has issued a warning to sculptors and organizing committees preparing for the festivals. They are particularly concerned about the appearance and design of the idols deviating from traditional aesthetics due to AI influence.
Reports indicate that the Hindu outfit intends to file First Information Reports (FIRs) against those involved in crafting these AI-patterned idols. This move signifies a potential legal challenge for artisans experimenting with new technologies in religious art.
The organization has issued a warning to sculptors and organizing committees preparing for the festivals. They are particularly concerned about the appearance and design of the idols deviating from traditional aesthetics due to AI influence.
Reports indicate that the Hindu outfit intends to file First Information Reports (FIRs) against those involved in crafting these AI-patterned idols. This move signifies a potential legal challenge for artisans experimenting with new technologies in religious art.