Planned burning of deity's effigy during Deepavali a 'form of racial discrimination’, community group says
Celebrations of Deepavali, an annual Hindu festival, across Australia will see effigies of a god-like figure burned. Some Australians of Tamil heritage say the act is a form of hatred and racial discrimination while other say it's a celebration of good conquering evil.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/tamil-south-indian-australian-stop-burning-ravana-effigies/104486526
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