Hindus upset at Fairfax cartoon’s spin

A Fairfax cartoon depicting Shane Warne as Lord Ganesh has sparked criticism from Hindus.
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A cartoon depicting Shane Warne as Lord Ganesh has sparked outcry from members of the Hindu community who believe it is a trivialisation of their sacred deity. 

Published in Fairfax Media on 3 March, the cartoon by Jim Pavlidis is part of a regular Sunday Fairfax page, which pokes fun at key figures and events.

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