Archive · 1 Aug 2025
AliExpress Pulls Jagannath Doormats, Issues Apology
AliExpress was selling doormats with a picture of Lord Jagannath, a religious figure.
This upset many people because they felt it was disrespectful.
Leaders and devotees in Odisha, where Lord Jagannath is highly revered, spoke out against it.
They wanted the product taken down and an apology.
AliExpress removed the doormat and responded to the complaints.
AliExpress faced criticism for selling doormats featuring Lord Jagannath.
The product displayed an image of the deity, sparking offense.
Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister demanded removal and apology.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration filed a police complaint.
AliExpress removed the listing and issued a response after outcry.
- Who
- AliExpress, devotees of Lord Jagannath, political figures, and the SJTA.
- What
- AliExpress sold doormats with an image of Lord Jagannath.
- When
- The listing and complaints occurred recently.
- Where
- Online on AliExpress and in Odisha, India.
- Why
- The product was considered religiously offensive and disrespectful.
Devotees/Public
AliExpress
Religious Insensitivity
Devotees/Public
The product is deeply offensive, desecrates religious beliefs, and insults cultural sentiments.
AliExpress
AliExpress has removed the product and stated they are improving content checks.
- Company
- AliExpress
- Product
- Doormat featuring Lord Jagannath
- Deity
- Lord Jagannath
- Location of Outrage
- Odisha, India
- Response
- Listing removed; apology issued
- Legal Action
- FIR filed by SJTA
Sources
Chinese E-Commerce Giant AliExpress Sparks Outrage For Selling Lord Jagannath "Doormat"
"Reviewed, Removed": China's AliExpress Takes Down Lord Jagannath Doormat
Chinese e-commerce platform’s doormat with Jagannath image sparks outrage, Odisha demands apology
'Offensive': Tempers flare over AliExpress selling doormats with Lord Jagannath image
Chinese e-commerce platform’s doormat with Jagannath image sparks outrage, SJTA lodges FIR
AliExpress Removes Doormat Featuring Lord Jagannath After Outrage In Odisha
