Meesha novel, which was originally published in Mathrubhumi weekly, and withdrawn later from the magazine following protests from Hindu devotees, is back in the news again. Meesha had some controversial parts which had allegedly hurt the sentiments of hindu’s and now just when it seemed the controversy surrounding Meesha had settled, DC had included it in a book mela. But following the protests from hindu devotees, it again had to be withdrawn.
Devotees said that a novel against hindus will not be allowed to be sold in the surroundings of the temple. Soon authorities confirmed that Meesha has been withdrawn from the book fair.
In the novel, it was mentioned that Hindu women going temple, well dressed and neat, is an indirect message to others that she is available for a physical relationship. On the four days(when she is going through her menstrual cycle)she doesn’t make it to the temple, as she cannot engage in a physical relationship and she is indirectly conveying this to the priest. The novelist adds that the priests were ‘experts’ in this matter.
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