Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Goa Cancels Controversial Kamasutra-Christmas Event
An event in Goa that was supposed to talk about Christmas and the ancient Indian book 'Kamasutra' got cancelled.
Many people were upset because they thought it was disrespectful.
The police told the organisers to stop the event and take down all the ads.
Some people said it was a cultural event, but others said it was inappropriate.
The Catholic Church in Goa also complained, saying it was offensive to mix Christmas with other themes.
Event titled 'Tales of Kamasutra & Christmas Celebration' sparked controversy in Goa
Scheduled from December 25 to 28, but cancelled after public outcry
Goa Police directed organisers to halt the event and remove all advertisements
Complaints filed by Arun Pandey, Catholic Association of Goa, and Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao
Event facilitator was Swami Dhyan Sumit, founder of Osho Ludiana Meditation Society
- Who
- Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation, Swami Dhyan Sumit, Goa Police, Arun Pandey, Catholic Association of Goa, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao
- What
- Organised and subsequently cancelled a controversial event titled 'Tales of Kamasutra & Christmas Celebration'
- When
- Scheduled for December 25 to 28, cancelled after public outcry
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- To celebrate Christmas and discuss 'Kamasutra'; cancelled due to public outrage and police intervention
Supporters of the Event
Opponents of the Event
Event Content
Supporters of the Event
A cultural and educational experience
Opponents of the Event
Inappropriate and offensive combination
- Event Duration
- 4 days
- Event Facilitator
- Swami Dhyan Sumit
- Organiser
- Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation
- Police Action
- Directed organisers to cancel event and remove ads
- Complainants
- Arun Pandey, Catholic Association of Goa, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao
Sources
Goa: 'Kamasutra and Christmas' event halted post outrage
'Tales of Kamasutra' Event Cancelled In Goa Amid Public Outcry, Police Want All Ads Removed
Goa police cancel ‘Tales of Kamasutra’ after public outrage over ads
Controversial ‘Tales of Kamasutra’ event in Goa, slated to be held on Christmas, called off after backlash
