As soon as this insulting listing went viral, a wave of outrage erupted on social media with the hashtags #RespectJagannath and #BoycottAliExpress. People are very angry and are demanding an apology from AliExpress and immediate removal of the product.

China-owned e-commerce AliExpress has crossed all limits. The company is selling doormats with the image of Lord Jagannath on its platform, a direct attack on Hinduism and the faith of crores of devotees. The blatant disrespect of Lord Jagannath on AliExpress has caused deep resentment among people across India, especially Odisha. The hashtag #BoycottAliExpress is trending on social media.

This shocking incident came to light when people found Lord Jagannath's face printed on a doormat on a Chinese e-commerce website, which is used to wipe feet. What added fuel to the fire was the advertisement of the product which showed a person keeping his feet on the mat.

E-commerce AliExpress has described the doormat as 'moisture absorbent' and 'anti-slip' in its description, which further increased the anger of the devotees. People are calling it a clear example of religious insensitivity.

'A direct attack on our faith'

According to the report of Sambad English, Madhav Pujapanda, a former member of the Sri Jagannath Temple Management Committee, termed AliExpress's action as shameful and said that it is a direct attack on our faith. He asked the temple administration to immediately inform the Odisha and Central governments, so that the sale of such insulting things can be stopped immediately.

Demand for #BoycottAliExpress raised

As soon as this insulting listing went viral, a wave of outrage erupted on social media with the hashtags #RespectJagannath and #BoycottAliExpress. People are very angry and are demanding an apology from AliExpress and immediate removal of the product.

What is this, @AliExpress_EN ?

You are selling doormats featuring Lord Jagannath, a deeply revered deity worshipped by Hindus across the world.

Take it down immediately. This is a shameful act of disrespect by AliExpress. pic.twitter.com/AtAMV58uDl

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) July 29, 2025

🚨 SHOCKING: Lord Jagannath on a DOORMAT?@AliExpress_EN is selling doormats featuring the sacred image of Lord Jagannath, a deeply revered deity in Sanatan Dharma.
Take it down immediately. This is a shameful act of disrespect by AliExpress.
Millions worship Him daily. Placing… pic.twitter.com/HmKP2wP4kn

— Manisha Singh (@ManiYogini) July 29, 2025

Lord Jagannath is not just a deity but a highly revered symbol of Odia identity and faith.

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