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January 29, 2010

Magh Shuddha Chaturdashi, Kaliyug Varsha 5111

Why we must stop Denigration of Hindu Deities?

Click Here to see protest letters written to Brown University by HJS and their reply and then reply of HJS to Brown University's reply

Click Here to see protest letters written by devout Hindus across the World

Appeal to Devout Hindus

Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of pictures drawn by Anti-Hindu and Anti-Indian painter M F Husain. All Hindus must protest lawfully against such decision by Brown University so that it should remove the pictures of Anti-Hindu painter M F Husain in forthcoming exhibition.

Devout Hindus are protesting lawfully on following Contact Details: Brown University Providence, RI 02912 Phone : +1 (401) 863-1000 E-mail : MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu Cogut Center for the Humanities Pembroke Hall 172 Meeting Street Box 1983 Brown University Providence, Rhode Island 02912-1983 Phone : +1 401 863-6070 Fax : +1 401 863-6121 E-mail : Humanities_Center@brown.edu David Winton Bell Gallery List Art Center Brown University 64 College Street Providence, RI 02912 General Information : +1 401 863-2932 Fax : +1 401 863-9323 Jo-Ann Conklin, Director Phone : +1 401 863-3993 E-mail : Jo-Ann_Conklin@Brown.edu Terrence Abbott, Administrator Phone : +1 401 863-2929 E-mail : Terrence_Abbott@Brown.edu Cameron Shaw, Preparator Phone : +1 401 863-2929 E-mail : Cameron_Shaw@Brown.edu

Detail News about Exhibition

US varsity to exhibit M.F. Husain's early masterpieces

Washington: Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of early masterpieces of Maqbool Fida Husain, one of India's most famous living painters, from Feb 5 through March 26.

The exhibit, part of Providence, Rhode Island based Brown's Year of India initiative, will be hosted by the Cogut Centre for the Humanities, in collaboration with the David Winton Bell Gallery.

"Early Masterpieces, 1950s-70s" is drawn from the collection of Amrita Jhaveri, a 1991 Brown graduate, and a specialist in 20th-century Indian art and the author of "A Guide to 101 Modern and Contemporary Indian Artists".

One of the most recognised figures in Indian art, the 94-year-old Husain has been instrumental in the rise of modernism in India and the introduction of contemporary Indian art onto an international stage.

As a young man, Husain incorporated Western styles, drawn from the work of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, with Indian subjects - Hindu, Muslim, and secular - to create distinctly modernist art.

"Husain's paintings are unique for their profundity and their playfulness, for their ability to explore themes of cultural history and legacy in a context of explosive colour and beauty," said Michael Steinberg, director of the Cogut Centre for the Humanities.

"This union of visual art and humanistic inquiry makes for an ideal collaborative project between the Cogut Centre and the Bell Gallery, as well as a perfect celebration of the Year of India."

Husain's paintings and prints are associated with his cultural roots - steeped in Indian visual culture, as well as social and religious traditions - and demonstrate his diverse influences, from India's sensuous ancient sculpture to the colours of Rajasthani miniature painting and the lines and forms of Picasso and Braque.

Focusing on Husain's early works, the exhibition features 12 paintings created between 1954 and 1971, providing a view into the artist's first manifestations of his many favorite subjects: life on the streets, woman and horse (together and apart), and mythological and religious personages.

Husain's interest in mythology is represented in the exhibition by Draupadi, which portrays the heroine of the epic Mahabharata. The painting is one of 29 that were created for the S'o Paulo Biennale in 1971.

"Amusement in the Street" and "The Puppet Dancers" depict forms of street entertainment. Virile horses, depicted in full gallop or rearing with heads thrown back, are a leitmotif in Husain's work.

Source: Twocircles.net

Protest letter by HJS to Brown University

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

To,
Brown University

Providence, RI 02912
Phone : +1 (401) 863-1000
E-mail : MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu

Cogut Center for the Humanities
Pembroke Hall
172 Meeting Street
Box 1983
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island 02912-1983
Phone : +1 401 863-6070
Fax : +1 401 863-6121
E-mail : Humanities_Center@brown.edu

David Winton Bell Gallery

Subject: Protest to stop exhibition of M. F. Husain’s paintings at Brown University

Dear sirs,

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti is an NGO engaged in Nation building, educating people about Dharma & Dharmacharan, awakening & uniting Hindus throughout world. The objective of the Samiti is to create awareness about Hindu issues, to educate about Hindu Dharma, to achieve broader social interests instead of their narrow-minded power centric goals, to stop denigration of Hindu Dharma (Righteousness) and to protect the Nation. For further details please visit our website www.hindujagruti.org

Recently we came across the press release about the exhibit, M.F. Husain: Early Masterpieces, 1950s-1970s, which opens at Brown University on February 5.

http://news.brown.edu/pressreleases/2010/01/husain

http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/why-is-every-mantra-chanted-with-svaha-while-offering-oblation-in-sacrificial-fires.html_#3

http://www.harekrsna.de/artikel/sun-chariot.htm

In summary, M. F. Husain's painting does not depict the radiance and form that the Sun Deity's chariot represents, but in contrast, is depicted in dark hues and distorted. Now, can you imagine the consequences of displaying a work on Islam that contradicts the principles laid out in the Kuran! Hindus are very tolerant and have lived in harmony with other religious groups for millennia. We respect the freedom of artistic expression and encourage resolving conflicts through discussion. But as the former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan had said, in light of the violent protests over the Islamic Prophet's denigration by Danish cartoonists, "We must stress that rights carry with them an inherent responsibility, and should not be used to degrade, humiliate or insult any group or individual." Hence, Hinduism also expects that artists are cognizant of their social responsibility and not denigrate the divine and create communal discord. Given Mr. Husain’s deliberate targeting of Hindu Holy symbols for depicting in perverse ways, Hindus would strongly protest this exhibition glorifying his works.

Further we would like to bring to your notice that MF Hussein has hurt the Religious and National sentiments of crores of Hindus and Indians because of his blasphemous painting of Hindu deities and naked Bharat Mata.

More than 1,250 police complaints have been lodged against him and lot of court cases are going on against him throughout India. He has been accused of outraging religious sentiments, promoting enmity between different religious groups, selling obscene material and disturbing National integrity, thereby committing offences under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. He has also been accused of committing offenses under section 2 of the prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.

Further please note that the Mumbai Police Special Branch is investigating the matter and appropriate action would be taken against M. F. Hussein in due course. The proposed Roopdhar award 2006, Raja Ravi Varma Award, auction of his Rs 6 crores painting by Khushi Foundation at the Turf Club and others have been cancelled and his paintings from various exhibitions are being removed due to large number of protests throughout India.

We request you to immediately stop the exhibition of this painter with immoral and criminal back ground organized by you. You are requested not hold exhibition hurting religious sentiments of Hindus.

In case you do not co operate we may have to take further action against you for promoting such a criminal who has denigrated our motherland and our deities.

Please acknowledge receipt. Please inform us the action being taken in the matter and oblige.

Yours Truly,

S.G.Vatkar,
(For Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Mumbai region )

Reply given by Brown University executive to Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

From : Year of India <YearofIndia@brown.edu> wrote:

Dear Mr. Vatkar,   

Thank you for your recent email of concern about the exhibition, M.F. Husain: Early Masterpieces, 1950s-70s, which is being hosted by the Cogut Center for the Humanities and the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University.   

Through a variety of academic offerings, lectures and events, the University seeks to provide opportunities for learning, exploration, discussion, and debate on a full range of issues and topics, including those that may inspire controversy.  It is University policy to support a wide range of perspectives and ideologies without regard to the content of the message or argument of any particular speaker or program. Through the Year of India programming, we hope to provide an array of opportunities for the broader community to develop greater understanding of India’s people, culture, economy, traditions, politics and expanding role in world affairs.  

Maqbool Fida Husain is among the most widely recognized figures in Indian art. The Year of India organizers believe the exhibit will contribute to the broader goals of the year long event series. The exhibition is consistent with the University’s academic and intellectual mission and with its core values of free inquiry and free expression.   

I do appreciate your thoughtfulness and courtesy in writing the University, and I anticipate that the concerns you raise will be addressed during the year-long campus conversation about the nation of India in the twenty-first century.   

Sincerely,

Marisa A. Quinn
Vice President for Public Affairs and University Relations
Box 1920
Brown University
Providence, RI  02912
(401) 863-2453 (office)
(401) 863-1650 (fax)
Marisa_Quinn@brown.edu

Reply given by HJS to reply of Brown University's Executive

From: SG Vatkar
Date: Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: Protest to stop exhibition of M. F. Husain's paintings at Brown University
To: Year of India <YearofIndia@brown.edu>

Dear Marisa A. Quinn
Vice President for Public Affairs and University Relations
Box 1920
Brown University
Providence, RI  02912
(401) 863-2453 (office)
(401) 863-1650 (fax)
Marisa_Quinn@brown.edu

Thank you for your prompt reply. Regret to state that  you have not taken the issue seriously and right perspective.

You have totally misunderstood our worldwide recognised Hindu organisation. It is unfortunate that your university still  want to provide an opportunity to conduct a debate on Mr. Hussain who is actually a criminal ?? Have you ever heared about any criminal on whom 1200 cases have been registered against him in the whole country and who is absconding for last three years ?? Is there a single criminal in America like Mr. Hussain ?? For gods sake do not say you want to conduct a debate on Mr. Hussain. It is like conducting a debate on Bin Laden whether he is issue for America or not . The world knows he is a terrorist .What you want to prove by showcasing paintings of Mr. Hussain ??He is a criminal as per the Indian Laws.

Do you want to conduct debate on Denmark cartoonist who has drawn Mohammad Paigambar's cartoon ? Will Muslim community tolerate your act?  If he is right or wrong ?? No way .. The same way Mr. Hussain is not a issue for debate and his glorification. He is a criminal & he should be punished but he left the country by the fear of going into prison. It is really disturbing us & Hindus all over the world that you are defending such a criminal. If you really understand the greatness of Hindu Culture & the sentiments of Hindus all over the world then I would insist you to rethink on showcasing Mr. Husain's work .Please refer our website www.hindujagruti.org for successful campaigns against M.F.Husain.

If brown university really want to develop greater understanding of India’s people, culture, economy, traditions, politics and expanding role in world affairs then Mr. Hussain & his fanatic work is not the right approach. For your information we are  providing you some details about Indian Culture on our website www.hindujagruti.org In view of above we request you to stop the the exhibition, debate and glorification of M.F.Husain. Waiting for your positive response at the earliest.

Regards,

Shivaji Vatkar,
Co-ordinator,
For Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

Protest letters by devout Hindus written to Brown University

1) Letter by Mr. Girish Lokhande

From: Girish Lokhande
Subject: Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M F Husain
To: MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu, Humanities_Center@brown.edu, Jo-Ann_Conklin@brown.edu, Terrence_Abbott@brown.edu, Cameron_Shaw@brown.edu

 
To,
 
The Head of the Brown University,
Cogut Center for the Humanities,
David Winton Bell Gallery 
 
Subject : Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
 
As per the information Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of early masterpieces of Maqbool Fida Husainare from Feb 5 through March 26.This will be hosted by the Cogut Centre for the Humanities, in collaboration with the David Winton Bell Gallery.
 
In the past Mr. M.F. Husain have painted Hindu Godess Durga, Paravati & Lord Shiva,Lord Hanuman in a nude form, thus resulting into hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. He even tried to paint the image of India( Bhartmata) in a nude form, thus resulting national sentiments of all Indians . Because of his such anti-hindu & anti national paintings, patriotic Hindus & Indians have filed more than 1200 complaints in all over india against him . Three cases on him are still going on in Indian High Court. Because of this strong action of nationalists  M.F. Husain ran away from india & currently staying in foreign country .
 
If the Brown University,Cogut Center for the Humanities & David Winton Bell Gallery will try to showcase & sell the paintings of Anti Hindu M F Husain, then it will be the insult of India as a Nation &  insult of 1 billion Hindus all over the world . Mr. M.F.Husain is a criminal & so If you  showcase & sell any of his paintings would hurt the religious sentiments of 1 Billion Hindus across world .
 
In the past Hindus all over the world have opposed showcasing paintings & art of M.F.Husain all over the world. In response to this & keeping in mind the religious sentiments of 1 Billion Hindus, most of the art galleries have stoped showcasing & selling paintings of M.F.Husain.
 
So I Strongly demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M F Husain & If you try to showcase any paintings of M F Husain then I & the 1 Billion followers of Hindu Dharma need to look for other options of protestiing it.
 
Awaiting for the positive response from you all, keeping in mind the religious sentiments of hindus all over the world.
 
Namaste !
A Strong Nationalist & A Proud Hindu
Girish Lokhande
India ( Bharat )

Reply by Brown University executive to Mr. Girish Lokhande

From : Year of India <YearofIndia@brown.edu> wrote:

Dear Mr. Lokhande,   

Thank you for your recent email of concern about the exhibition, M.F. Husain: Early Masterpieces, 1950s-70s, which is being hosted by the Cogut Center for the Humanities and the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University.   

Through a variety of academic offerings, lectures and events, the University seeks to provide opportunities for learning, exploration, discussion, and debate on a full range of issues and topics, including those that may inspire controversy.  It is University policy to support a wide range of perspectives and ideologies without regard to the content of the message or argument of any particular speaker or program. Through the Year of India programming, we hope to provide an array of opportunities for the broader community to develop greater understanding of India’s people, culture, economy, traditions, politics and expanding role in world affairs.  

Maqbool Fida Husain is among the most widely recognized figures in Indian art. The Year of India organizers believe the exhibit will contribute to the broader goals of the year long event series. The exhibition is consistent with the University’s academic and intellectual mission and with its core values of free inquiry and free expression.   

I do appreciate your thoughtfulness and courtesy in writing the University, and I anticipate that the concerns you raise will be addressed during the year-long campus conversation about the nation of India in the twenty-first century.   

Sincerely,

Marisa A. Quinn
Vice President for Public Affairs and University Relations
Box 1920
Brown University
Providence, RI  02912
(401) 863-2453 (office)
(401) 863-1650 (fax)
Marisa_Quinn@brown.edu

Reply given by Mr. Girish Lokhande to reply of Brown University's executive

From: Girish Lokhande <girishlokhande23@gmail.com>
Date: Feb 2, 2010 4:13 AM
Subject: Re: Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M F Husain
To: Year of India <YearofIndia@brown.edu>, Marisa_Quinn@brown.edu

Dear Marisa,

I think you totally misunderstood me. Your university want to provide a opportunity to conduct a debate on Mr. Husain who is actually a criminal ?? Have you ever heared about any criminal on whom 1200 cases have been registered against him in the whole country ?? Is there a single criminal in America like Mr. Husain ?? For gods sake do not say you want to conduct a debate on Mr. Husain. It is like conducting a debate on Bin Laden whether he is issue for America or not . The world knows he is a terrorist .What you want to prove by showcasing paintings of Mr. Husain ??He is a criminal as per the Indian Laws .

Do you want to conduct debate on Hilter If he is right or wrong ?? No way .. The same way Mr. Husain is not a issue for debate. He is a criminal & he should be punished but he left the country by the fear of going into prison. It is really disturbing me & Hindus all over the world that you are defending such a criminal. If you really understands the greatness of Hindu Culture & the sentiments of hindus all over the world then I would insist you to rethink on showcasing Mr. Husain's work . I would still wait for 1 day hoping to receive positive response from your side .

And if brown university really want to develop greater understanding of India’s people, culture, economy, traditions, politics and expanding role in world affairs then Mr. Husain & his fanatic work is not the right approach. For your information I am providing you some details about Indian Culture. If brown university really want to develop greater understanding of India's people,culture,economy,traditions,politics & expanding role in world affairs then you should showcase Hindu Culture which is heart of India. If you would like to know more about Hindu Culture then you can contact me anytime.

There are some important facts about India with which you may or may not be aware of. These facts were recently published in one of the German magazines which deals with world history. They are as follows:

Contribution of Hindu Culture to the human civilization

http://www.hindujagruti.org/news/article/articles/other-authors/some-interesting-facts-about-india.html
 
1] India never invaded any country in her last 10,000 years of history.
 
2] India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.

3] The world's first university was established in Takshshila. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied over 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda, built in the 4th century CE, was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

4] Sanskrit is the mother of all European languages. It is the most suitable language for computer software—a report in Forbes magazine, July 1987.
 
5] Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans. Charaka, the father of medicine, consolidated Ayurveda 2,500 years ago. Today Ayurveda is fast regaining its rightful place in our civilisation.
 
6] Although modern images of India often show poverty and lack of development, India was the richest country on earth until the time of British in the early 17th century. Christopher Columbus was attracted by her wealth.
 
7]The art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 6,000 years ago. The very word navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word navgatih. The word navy is also derived from Sanskrit word nou.

8] Bhaskaracharya calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. Time taken by earth to orbit the sun: (5th century) 365.258756484 days.

9] The value of "pi" was first calculated by Bodhayana, and he explained the concept of what is now known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century long before the European mathematicians Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India. Quadratic equations were propounded by Sridharacharya in the 11th century. The largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Hindus used numbers as big as 10**53 (10 to the power of 53) with specific names as early as 5000 BC during the Vedic period. Even today in modern times, the largest used number is Tera: 10**12 (10 to the power of 12).

10] According to the Gemologi-cal Institute of America, up until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world.
 
11] USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century old suspicion in the world scientific community that the pioneer of wireless communication was Prof. Jagdish Bose and not Marconi.

12]The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in Saurashtra. According to Saka King Rudradaman I of 150 CE a beautiful lake aptly called 'Sudarshana' was constructed on the hills of Raivataka during Chandragupta Maurya's time.

13] Chess (Shataranja or Ashtapada) was invented in India.
 
14] Sushruta is the father of surgery. Around 2,600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary tones and even plastic surgery and brain surgery. Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipments were used. Deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, etiology, embryology, digestion, metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found in many texts.

15] When many cultures were nomadic, forest dwellers, over 5,000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization). The place value and decimal systems were developed in India in 100 BC.

Due to its achievements India(Bharat) has been praised by a large number of renowned foreign personalities.

Albert Einstein said: "We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made."
 
Mark Twain said: "India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only."
 
French scholar Romain Rolland said: "If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India."
 
Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA said: "India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border."
 
I hope you will reconsider your decision & will not showcase & sell any paintings of Mr. Husain . Waiting for your response.

Namaste !

A Strong Nationalist & A Proud Hindu
Girish Lokhande
India ( Bharat )

2) Protest letter sent by Mr. Nityanand Bhadra, a devout Hindu

From: Nityanand Bhadra
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Subject: Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
To: MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu, Humanities_Center@brown.edu, Jo-Ann_Conklin@brown.edu, Terrence_Abbott@brown.edu, Cameron_Shaw@brown.edu

To,
Head of the Brown University,
Cogut Center for the Humanities,
David Winton Bell Gallery
 
Subject : Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
 
As per the information Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of early masterpieces of Maqbool Fida Husain from Feb 5 through March 26.This will be hosted by the Cogut Centre for the Humanities, in collaboration with the David Winton Bell Gallery.
 
In the past Mr. M.F. Husain have painted Hindu Godess Durga, Paravati & Lord Shiva,Lord Hanuman in a nude form, thus directly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. He even tried to paint the image of India( Bhartmata) in a nude form, thus resulting national sentiments of all Indians . Because of his such anti-hindu & anti national paintings, patriotic Hindus & Indians have filed more than 1200 complaints in all over india against him . Three cases on him are still going on in Indian High Court. Because of this strong action of nationalists, M.F. Husain ran away from india & currently staying in foreign country .
 
If the Brown University,Cogut Center for the Humanities & David Winton Bell Gallery will try to showcase & sell the paintings of Anti Hindu M F Husain, then it will be the insult of India as a Nation &  insult of 1 billion Hindus all over the world . Mr. M.F.Husain is a criminal & so If you  showcase & sell any of his paintings would hurt the religious sentiments of 1 Billion Hindus across world .
 
In the past Hindus all over the world have opposed showcasing paintings & art of M.F.Husain all over the world. In response to this & keeping in mind the religious sentiments of 1 Billion Hindus, most of the art galleries have stoped showcasing & selling paintings of M.F.Husain.
 
So I Strongly demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M F Husain & If you try to showcase any paintings of M F Husain then I & the 1 Billion followers of Hindu Dharma need to look for other options of protestiing it.
 
Awaiting for the positive response from you all, keeping in mind the religious sentiments of hindus all over the world.
 
Thanks and Regards,
NItyanand Sumant Bhadra

3) Protest letter written by Mr. Nilesh Joshi, a devout Hindu

From: nilesh joshi
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Subject: Stop the exhibition
To: Marisa_Quinn@brown.edu, Humanities_Center@brown.edu

To,
Ms. Marisa A. Quinn, Vice President for Public Affairs and University Relations

As we know you are organizing an exhibition for the pictures of M. F. Hussain, myself being representative of Hindu religion and my Country India firstly protest against you and your university.

The pictures drawn by Hussain are not the real representation of Indian art so that you can use them in the exhibition to represent our art. He has drawn many pictures of Indian Gods in objectionable manner. This is crime as per Indian constitution. He has insulted our religion with his cruel and brute mind. Over thousand cases are filed against him in police stations all over the country. He has also insulted every proud Indian by drawing nude picture of Mother Country, India (Bharatmata). If you analyze the pictures drawn by him you can easily make up his brute mind. He has drawn his mother, sister and other muslim women in full clothes and drawin only Hindu Gods without clothes. Don’t you think he is criminal?

It is very shocking that after knowing his black image all over the world you are still interested in keeping his pictures in exhibition. We are seeking legal advice on this matter.

Before that we sincerely request you to stop this exhibition in which M. F. Hussain's picturs are representating India.

We are hopeful for the positive response from you.

Thanks,
Nilesh Joshi,
Pune, Maharashtra, India.

4) Protest letter by Mr. Alkesh Alhat, a devout Hindu

From: Alkesh Patel
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Subject: Do not exibit husain
To: MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu, Humanities_Center@brown.edu, Jo-Ann_Conklin@brown.edu, Cameron_Shaw@brown.edu

Dear Madam/Sir,
 
We in India are very much disturbed to know that your university is going to exhibit m f husain's So-Called paintings. We regret for YOU people that you do not he was actually a road side poster painter but became popular because he is muslim and painted Hindu Gods and Goddesses in bad manner. For his such sins he is facing thousands of court cases in India and I do not know whether you are aware of fact that he is not living in India for several years. PLEASE DO NOT GO AHEAD WITH THE EXHIBITION, RESPECT OUR FEELINGS AS IT IS ATTACHED WITH OUR RELIGION. THINK FOR A WHILE WHAT WOULD HAVE YOU DONE TO THE PERSON WHO HAVE PROJECTED JESUS CHRIST IN VULGAR MANNER?
 
Alkesh Patel
Ahmedabad

5) Protest letter by Mr. Kishor Ruparelia, a devout Hindu from UK

From: Kishor Ruparelia
Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Subject: Protest against exhibition of MF Hussain's paintings
To: MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu
Cc: humanities_center@brown.edu

Dear Sirs and Madams

We are extremely perturbed to learn that you are proceeding with exhibition of MF Hussain`s paintings from today, although you are fully aware that his paintings depicting Hindu Deities in nude and vulgar postures have caused deep and untold hurt to the religious sentiments and faith of millions of Hindus in India and across the world.   There are a number of court cases pending against Hussain in Indian courts.

Husain has decidedly not created any such paintings in relation to his own religious faith which forbids such depictions about any religion.

We strongly urge you and insist that you withdraw the exhibition of Hussain`s painting forthwith.

Kishor Ruparelia
General Secretary
VHP (UK)
PO Box 720
Manchester
M60 2QY

6) Protest letter by Mr. Tushar Ghag, a devout Hindu

From: tushar ghag
Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 1:38 AM
Subject: Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
To: MEDIA_RELATIONS@brown.edu, YearofIndia@brown.edu, Humanities_Center@brown.edu, Jo-Ann_Conklin@brown.edu, Terrence_Abbott@brown.edu, Cameron_Shaw@brown.edu
 
To,
 
The Head of the Brown University,
Cogut Center for the Humanities,
David Winton Bell Gallery
 
Subject : Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
 
As per the information Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of early masterpieces of Maqbool Fida Husainare from Feb 5 through March 26.This will be hosted by the Cogut Centre for the Humanities, in collaboration with the David Winton Bell Gallery.
 
What do you say who is a painter...he who creates feelings and expressions or he who destroys expresions and express a worst attitude against other religious feelings.

Maqbool fida hussain is a muslim painter, he has drawn nude picture of my  "BHARAT MAATA "..known as INDIA ..but we say only HINDUSTHAN.
 
Maqbool is a bull..not a painter, 1200 court cases are registered against him in my HINDUSTHAN.
 
He has hurted my religious sentiments and my nations image. Being a hindu its my 1st duty to protect my nation and my religion.
 
So its a application to you to ban this exhibition..there are many more high profiled painters in your country...If you want to put some legends in minds of your students ..you inspire them by painters from your own soil.
 
Still if you continue with your decision.......Then I can do anything to protect my HINDU DHARMA
 
Tushar Ghag
A Proud Hindu.
from my great Hindusthan

7) Protest letter written by a devout Hindu, Mr. Nityanand Bhadra

From: Nityanand Bhadra
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:05 AM
To: Office of Media Relations; Year of India; Humanities Center; Conklin, Jo-Ann; Abbott, Terrence; Shaw, Cameron

Subject: Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain

To,

Head of the Brown University,
Cogut Center for the Humanities,
David Winton Bell Gallery
 
Subject : Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
 
As per the information Brown University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League, will hold an exhibition of early masterpieces of Maqbool Fida Husain from Feb 5 through March 26.This will be hosted by the Cogut Centre for the Humanities, in collaboration with the David Winton Bell Gallery.
 
In the past Mr. M.F. Husain have painted Hindu Godess Durga, Paravati & Lord Shiva,Lord Hanuman in a nude form, thus directly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. He even tried to paint the image of India( Bhartmata) in a nude form, thus resulting national sentiments of all Indians . Because of his such anti-hindu & anti national paintings, patriotic Hindus & Indians have filed more than 1200 complaints in all over india against him . Three cases on him are still going on in Indian High Court. Because of this strong action of nationalists, M.F. Husain ran away from india & currently staying in foreign country .
 
If the Brown University,Cogut Center for the Humanities & David Winton Bell Gallery will try to showcase & sell the paintings of Anti Hindu M F Husain, then it will be the insult of India as a Nation &  insult of 1 billion Hindus all over the world . Mr. M.F.Husain is a criminal & so If you  showcase & sell any of his paintings would hurt the religious sentiments of 1 Billion Hindus across world .
 
In the past Hindus all over the world have opposed showcasing paintings & art of M.F.Husain all over the world. In response to this & keeping in mind the religious sentiments of 1 Billion Hindus, most of the art galleries have stoped showcasing & selling paintings of M.F.Husain.
 
So I Strongly demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M F Husain & If you try to showcase any paintings of M F Husain then I & the 1 Billion followers of Hindu Dharma need to look for other options of protestiing it.
 
Awaiting for the positive response from you all, keeping in mind the religious sentiments of hindus all over the world.
 
Thanks and Regards,
NItyanand Sumant Bhadra
Pune

Reply given to Mr. Bhadra by executive of Brown University

From : Year of India <YearofIndia@brown.edu>

Dear Nityanand Bhadra,

Thank you for your recent email of concern about the exhibition, M.F. Husain: Early Masterpieces, 1950s-70s, which is being hosted by the Cogut Center for the Humanities and the David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University.

Through a variety of academic offerings, lectures and events, the University seeks to provide opportunities for learning, exploration, discussion, and debate on a full range of issues and topics, including those that may inspire controversy.  It is University policy to support a wide range of perspectives and ideologies without regard to the content of the message or argument of any particular speaker or program. Through the Year of India programming, we hope to provide an array of opportunities for the broader community to develop greater understanding of India’s people, culture, economy, traditions, politics and expanding role in world affairs.

Maqbool Fida Husain is among the most widely recognized figures in Indian art. The Year of India organizers believe the exhibit will contribute to the broader goals of the year long event series. The exhibition is consistent with the University’s academic and intellectual mission and with its core values of free inquiry and free expression.

I do appreciate your thoughtfulness and courtesy in writing the University, and I anticipate that the concerns you raise will be addressed during the year-long campus conversation about the nation of India in the twenty-first century.

Sincerely,

Marisa A. Quinn
Vice President for Public Affairs and University Relations

Reply by Mr. Bhadra to reply of Brown University

From: Nityanand Bhadra
Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Subject: Re: Strong demand to not showcase & sell the paintings of Anti-Hindu painter M. F. Husain
To: Year of India <YearofIndia@brown.edu>

Namaskar.
Ms. Quinnn
 
Thank you for your quick response and sorry on my part to be replying you a bit late.
 
You have told the same thing in the whole response that you would debate the obscenity of Mr. Hussain's paintings. It is good that at least you are holding a debate, but as already told Hussain is a criminal as per the law of this nation. It would be a good gesture on your part or rather a show of gratitude to the all-encompassing Hindu Dharma and Bharat( India)
 
Now we all know that USA is a proclaimed Christian Nation and we have always respected Christian School of thought, rather all the religions of the world. It would be hearty to note, if you remove Mr. Hussain's paintings from the exhibition.
 
I accept that you have already organized everything, but just imagine the situation if this person has drawn Jesus in Nude.
 
WILL YOU STILL CARRY THIS OUT?

Success against M F Husain after protest by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti

1) Mumbai: Husain's paintings withdrawn from exhibition by 'Traditional art'
2) Husain's paintings excluded from exhibition
3) Art work of M.F. Husain removed from an exhibition
4) NDTV changed the decision to give Award to Husain

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