Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Vlogger's Sindoor Video Sparks Controversy, Draws Criticism
A travel vlogger in Kerala, India, named Maheen Shajahan, put red powder (sindoor) on the foreheads of some foreign women at a Hindu temple.
This made some people on the internet very upset.
Sindoor is usually for married women, and some people thought he was being disrespectful because he didn't know about it.
The vlogger said he didn't mean any harm and didn't know it was so important.
He wanted to show how different religions in India get along.
He has apologized, saying he was trying to be friendly and didn't mean to cause any offense.
Kerala vlogger Maheen Shajahan faced backlash for applying sindoor on foreign women in a Hindu temple.
Shajahan apologized, stating he was unaware of the sindoor's significance.
The video showed the vlogger applying sindoor in Sree Durga Bhadra Devi Temple, Aravallikkavu.
Critics on social media called the action disrespectful and culturally insensitive.
The vlogger emphasized the theme of religious harmony in the original video's caption.
- Who
- Maheen Shajahan, a travel vlogger.
- What
- Applied sindoor to foreign women in a Hindu temple.
- When
- The event occurred recently, as reported by news outlets.
- Where
- Sree Durga Bhadra Devi Temple, Aravallikkavu, Kerala, India.
- Why
- The vlogger stated he intended to show religious harmony but faced criticism for the action.
Vlogger's Actions
Public Reaction
Vlogger's Intent vs. Public Perception
Vlogger's Actions
Vlogger states he didn't know sindoor's significance and meant no disrespect.
Public Reaction
Critics view the act as disrespectful and culturally inappropriate.
- Vlogger
- Maheen Shajahan
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Temple
- Sree Durga Bhadra Devi Temple, Aravallikkavu
- Action
- Applied sindoor on foreign women
- Public Response
- Criticism and accusations of disrespect