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Controversial ‘Tales of Kamasutra’ Event in Goa, Slated to Be Held on Christmas, Called Off After Backlash
Goa Police halted the event following complaints that it promoted Goa as a sex tourism spot and offended religious sentiments, with organisers ordered to remove all advertisements.
- On November 24, 2025, Goa Police directed organisers of 'Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebration' to cancel the event scheduled next month, after objections from NGOs and religious groups.
- The event's December 25 to 28 schedule on a promotional poster sparked outrage as NGOs, civil society groups and the Catholic Association of Goa said it projected Goa as a 'sex tourism' destination and urged verification of organisers' credentials.
- The event's organiser said Kamasutra referred to meditative practices, not sexual acts, and Swami Dhyan Sumit, facilitator and founder of Osho Ludhiana Meditation Society, explained it was a tantra-based meditation retreat, not an indecent show.
- Police stations across Goa were ordered to maintain vigilance over upcoming events, while Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India , urged authorities to investigate.
- Warnings about harm to Goa's family‑tourism image followed the controversy, as advocacy groups said it projected Goa as a sex tourism spot and Arun Pandey urged legal checks on organisers.
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Controversial ‘Tales of Kamasutra’ event in Goa, slated to be held on Christmas, called off after backlash
The ‘Tales of Kamasutra & Christmas Celebration’ event in Goa has been cancelled following massive backlash. The event was scheduled to be held on the occasion of Christmas.
·New Delhi, India
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