Devdutt Pattanaik Claims Texas Hanuman Statue Inspired by Thai Buddha Gesture, Faces Backlash
21 Aug 2024 18:42 PM IST
Pattanaik’s interpretation has faced backlash from netizens. Some users on X disputed his claim, arguing that the raised arms position, known as Abhaya Mudra, is traditionally used by Buddha to symbolize peace and to calm fears, not to indicate a “do not fight” gesture. “It is Abhaya mudra, by Buddha,