Vadodara based fashion designer faces complaint and threats over Yoga at Golden Temple

Vadodara: Vadodara-based fashion designer and influencer Archana Makwana is facing a complaint and receiving death threats after performing yoga at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Punjab Police have registered a case against her based on a complaint by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). They accused her of offending Sikh religious sentiments.

Archana Makwana poses Shirshasana before famous land marks across the country. In continuiation she had posted photos and videos of herself doing yoga at the Golden Temple. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said she performed yoga and left the temple without offering prayers. The SGPC complained to the Amritsar police commissioner under Section 295A for hurting religious feelings.

 

 

 

 

 

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After criticism, she deleted the posts and apologized on Instagram, stating she didn’t intend to offend anyone. Despite her apology, Makwana claimed that she was receiving death threats.

Makwana expressed that she visited the temple after receiving a yoga award in Delhi and performed yoga briefly as a gesture of gratitude. She also said she was unaware that practicing yoga in the Gurdwara Sahib premises could be offensive to some, Her intention was to pay respect and didn’t mean any harm to anyone.

In another development, the Gujarat Police have provided Archana with security after she received death threats. In an Instagram post, Makwana said, “I’ve just received police protection from the Vadodara crime branch, and I hadn’t even applied for it. I feel really overwhelmed with gratitude to Vadodara Police and Gujarat Police for taking such prompt action. To all those who are worried about me, please don’t be. I am safe, and thank you, government of Gujarat, for providing me with this protection…”  DeshGujarat

 

 

 

 

 

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