Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Kerala Lottery Ticket Sparks Controversy Over Religious Image
There's a big argument in Kerala, India, about a picture on a lottery ticket.
Some people think the picture shows something disrespectful to their religion.
The picture is of a Shivalinga, which is important in Hinduism, with a red dripping substance that some say looks like menstrual blood.
Hindu groups and the BJP political party are very upset and say it's an insult.
They've even filed a complaint with the police.
The government says the picture is just art, but they're looking into it.
Many people on social media are calling for a boycott of the tickets.
A Kerala lottery ticket (SK 34 series) features an image allegedly depicting menstrual blood on a Shivalinga, sparking controversy.
Hindu organisations and the BJP claim the image is blasphemous and insults Hindu beliefs.
The image is sourced from the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and is described as artistic by the Lottery Department.
A complaint has been filed with the police, and the government is investigating the matter.
Social media users are calling for a boycott or burning of the controversial tickets.
- Who
- Hindu organisations, BJP, Kerala government, and social media users
- What
- Controversy over a lottery ticket image allegedly depicting menstrual blood on a Shivalinga
- When
- Ongoing, with a complaint filed and investigation under way
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Hindu groups allege the image is blasphemous and insults their religious beliefs
- Lottery Ticket
- SK 34 series
- Controversial Image
- Depicts Shivalinga with red dripping substance
- Source of Image
- Kerala Lalithakala Akademi
- Draw Date
- January 2, 2026
- Complaint Filed
- By Hindu Aikya Vedi state president RV Babu
- Government Response
- Under investigation by Lottery Department
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP and Hindu organisations
- Social Media Reaction
- Calls for boycott or burning of tickets
