u/Fata_viam_invenient

Hi everyone,
I recently came across the logo for a Mumbai-based production house called "Lucifer Circus," and I wanted to get this community's thoughts on it. I honestly found it quite jarring and offensive.

If you look closely, the artwork heavily borrows from sacred Hindu iconography, specifically Lord Krishna:
The Blue Complexion: A traditional depiction of the infinite nature of deities like Krishna and Shiva.
The Peacock Feather (Mor Pankh): Placed in the hair, which is universally recognizable as a sacred symbol of Lord Krishna.
The Posture: The leaning, musical pose mimics how Krishna is classically depicted with his flute (though here, the figure is playing a trumpet).
What makes this deeply problematic is the context in which they've placed this sacred imagery. Superimposing the name "Lucifer" (widely understood in popular culture and theology as the Devil) over a figure visually coded as a Hindu deity is incredibly provocative.
Furthermore, framing a divine-like figure as part of a "Circus," depicting them in modern jeans, and having them hold what looks like a ringmaster's whip, strips away all sanctity. It reduces the divine to an edgy spectacle.
I understand creative liberty, but taking revered religious elements and repurposing them for a brand associated with the devil feels like a direct affront to the faith and respect of devotees. It crosses the line from being "edgy" to being highly culturally insensitive.
Has anyone else noticed this before? How do you usually approach or respond to brands that do this? I’d appreciate your thoughts.