Kancheepuram: Religious Hoarding Featuring Mia Khalifa Carrying ‘Paal Kudam’ for Aadi Festival in Tamil Nadu Stirs Controversy, Taken Down After Photos Go Viral

A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram district after a hoarding for the Aadi Perukku festival featured former adult film star Mia Khalifa. Pictures going viral on social media of the Aadi festival show Mia Khalifa on the religious hoarding. The viral religious hoarding featuring Mia Khalifa shows the former adult star carrying a "paal kudam" (milk vessel), a traditional offering in the festival dedicated to Shakti or divine energy. As per reports, the incident has caused an uproar among festival attendees and social media users alike. After the incident came to light, the local police were informed who quickly sprung into action and removed the controversial hoarding. Aadi Perukku 2024: Thousands of Devotees Throng at Banks of River Kaveri in Trichy To Celebrate the Tamil Monsoon Festival (Watch Video).

Religious Hoarding Featuring Mia Khalifa Goes Viral

Mia Khalifa's photo seen on a hoarding for the Aadi festival in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram.

The local police were informed after which the hoarding was removed.#TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/fPPAIQa3F8

— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) August 8, 2024

Hoarding Featuring Mia Khalifa Removed

Kuruvimalai, Tamil Nadu: An image of Mia Khalifa was used on a hoarding for the Aadi Perukku festival carrying a traditional milk vessel. Magaral Police Station removed the hoarding pic.twitter.com/xYRcuJqIOb

— IANS (@ians_india) August 8, 2024

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