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Hindu Leaders Demand Apology from Selena Gomez - Page 2

Selena Gomez in a bindi performing at MTV Movie Awards and DWTS
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Selena Gomez performing at the MTV Movie Awards and on DWTS

"The bindi on the forehead is an ancient tradition in Hinduism and has religious significance," Hindu statesman Rajan Zed told WENN. "It is also sometimes referred to as the third eye and the flame, and it is an auspicious religious and spiritual symbol... It is not meant to be thrown around loosely for seductive effects or as a fashion accessory aiming at mercantile greed. Selena should apologize and then she should get acquainted with the basics of world religions."

The singer has yet to release a comment, and yesterday performed on Dancing With the Stars wearing – you guessed it – a bindi. Watch the video below and let us know: Do you think she should apologize?