Mia Khalifa’s image unexpectedly appears on temple festival hoarding in Tamil Nadu

A hoarding in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district featuring a photo of former adult film star Mia Khalifa recently went viral, drawing widespread attention on social media. The hoarding, which was put up to promote a temple festival in the district, included her image alongside details of the Aadi festival—a significant religious event dedicated to worshipping Goddess Amman (Parvati) that takes place across Tamil Nadu.

Kuruvimalai, Tamil Nadu: An image of Mia Khalifa was used on a hoarding for the Aadi Perukku festival carrying a traditional milk vessel. Magaral Police Station removed the hoarding pic.twitter.com/xYRcuJqIOb

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The Aadi festival is a grand celebration observed in various towns throughout the state, attracting thousands of devotees who participate in the rituals. However, one particular hoarding sparked a social media frenzy when it was discovered that Mia Khalifa’s face had been oddly placed next to images of deities. To add to the unusual sight, her image was altered to depict her holding a ‘paal kudam’ (milk vessel), a traditional offering used during the festival.

The hoarding also featured the faces and names of the men responsible for putting it up, styled in the format of Aadhar cards. The unexpected appearance of Mia Khalifa on the festival poster caught the attention of many, given her lack of any connection to the religious event. As the images circulated online, they quickly gained traction due to Khalifa’s widespread fame, prompting the police to take down the posters.

Mia Khalifa, a Lebanese-American media personality born in 1993, gained notoriety as an adult film star, despite her brief three-month stint in the industry. She became one of the most recognized figures in the adult film world after joining the industry in October 2014. After retiring from adult films, Khalifa transitioned into a career as a social media personality, webcam model, and sports commentator.