An international Hindu organization is urging that Nanaimo-based company Om Boys pull a jacket it deems offensive.

In a press release, Rajan Zed, Universal Society of Hinduism president, said a red plaid jacket, with the likeness of deity Ganesh holding a wrench and engine parts, is 91裸聊视频渉ighly inappropriate.91裸聊视频� Zed said Lord Ganesh is revered in Hinduism and is meant to be worshipped at temples and shrines.

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Zed also asked Om Boys and its CEO issue an apology.

Jesse Jeans, Om Boys spokesman, said it isn91裸聊视频檛 the company91裸聊视频檚 intention to offend anyone.

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According to Om Boys91裸聊视频� website, its mission is to raise awareness about Crohn91裸聊视频檚, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. The intention of Om Boys is to support a movement called Project Om, with proceeds going back to the community through random acts of kindness.

91裸聊视频淭he designs are not created to make fun of, or offend anyone. They are artistic creations of my world. Motorcycles, surf, skate, yoga, meditation, spirituality and the love for Vancouver Island. Everything we do is printed locally and designed by local artists,91裸聊视频� Jeans said in a subsequent e-mail. 91裸聊视频淥ur customer base so far has come from all walks of life. Our next design might even have 91裸聊视频榓ll91裸聊视频� the different religions riding motorbikes together, having fun, getting along and call it, 91裸聊视频極ne Love.91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频�

Zed was contacted and indicated he would be providing further comment.

The Nanaimo Hindu Cultural Society was contacted, but didn91裸聊视频檛 immediately respond to a request for comment.

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