Alessandra Ambrosio models swimwear that uses a Sri Yantra symbol which has angered Hindus

Victoria’s Secret vet Alessandra Ambrosio posted three new sizzling hot photos to Instagram while in her GAL Floripa swimwear line. 

The color was a golden mustard which looked great against her bronzed skin during a photo shoot on the beach.

The style uses the Sri Yantra symbol, said the supermodel, because it offers ‘Oneness and Unity of all life.’ This has angered some Hindus who call it ‘inappropriate’ and want an apology.

On Friday Hindu statesman Rajan Zed said in a statement that ancient Yantra, visual equivalent of mantra, which represented the Goddess and the cosmos, was a serious and sacred symbol/concept used for Hindu liturgy and meditation; and was installed in many Hindu temples.

Its intersecting triangles represented Siva and Sakti, and many times it was ‘meditated upon as a deity,’ it said in the statement.

Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, stated that highly revered Yantra was meant to be used as part of worship in temples and home shrines and not to be used in selling bikinis for ‘mercantile greed,’ it was added in the statement.

‘It was very disrespectful to link such a sacred symbol with a product which touched pelvis and buttocks,’ the note also said.

Rajan Zed further said that ‘inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or icons or symbols for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.’ 

‘Symbols of any faith, larger or smaller, should not be mishandled,’ Zed noted.        

It consists of nine interlocking triangles that surround a central point known as a bindu. These triangles represent the cosmos and the human body, it is explained on Wikipedia. 

The star – whose dog is named Buddha – has been promising all month that her new swimsuits are all about ‘enlightenment.’: ‘∇∆∇∆ The #YANTRAstyle is inspired by the geometry of the SRI YANTRA symbol.’

And the former lingerie model who worked for Victoria’s Secret for years has said the Yantra symbols unlock energy.

‘We are vibrations of energy,’ she has said many times.  

Alessandra has stressed the importance of oneness.

‘In a world where everything seems finite it can be hard to truly grasp infinity,’ began her message. ‘In a world where every person seems to be separate from every other person, place and thing, it can be so challenging to experience the Oneness and Unity of all life. All is one. Only Oneness is infinite.’ 

Her website says, ‘The spirit of GAL Floripa is aligned with Mother Nature’s essence; it’s many rhythms and flows, mysteries and magnificence, as well as connection of its elements with women’s lives.’ 

In her new image, the catwalk queen has on a rust colored Yantra design that shows off her toned tummy, sculpted arms and lean legs thanks to daily cardio sessions.

Her hair was worn down in mermaid beach waves and her makeup was golden beige that highlighted her natural assets. 

The caption reads, ‘Lost in the Maldives.’

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a small island nation in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 1,000 kilometres from the Asian continent. 

Last week Ambrosio reminded her fans what it is like to feel carefree on the sand as she posted throwback photos of herself in her GAL Floripa swimwear line while modeling in Brazil earlier this year.

‘Let’s put a smile on and look forward to radiant days,’ read the caption from the mother of two who has been in self-isolation at her home in Los Angeles for the past month.   

The star seemed to relish being home in Brazil where there are plenty of sandy beaches and dazzling sunsets.

In another image where she is stretching, the catwalk queen said: ‘To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.’

And in a closeup photo where Alessandra was tummy down on the sand, it said: ‘Sending love, positivity, strength and health to everyone. ❤️‼️’ 

One of the captions read, ‘Introducing #WAVEstyle. Energy is an inherent power. We are vibrations of energy. A process of constant change, growth and evolution.’ 

The video by Matia Ternes has a late 60s Los Angeles surf culture vibe that is unlike most bikini promos.

The clip was filmed months ago before the coronavirus gained speed across the globe.   

The 38-year-old siren modeled on the beach in Florianópolis, which is the capital of southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina state; the area is known for its pristine beaches.  

Another said, ‘Energy is an inherent power. We are vibrations of energy. A process of constant change, growth and evolution.’

And lastly she said: ‘We are channels of a constant FLOW of unlimited energy. Every cell within our bodies is constantly changing with the flow of energy.’

Another image saw the cover girl in the exact same bikini but this time in turquoise blue.  She was resting on her hands as she closed her eyes while in a blue and green tiled swimming pool.   

The line was created with ‘soul sisters’ Gisele Cória and Aline Ambrosio. 

Alessandra shares her daughter Anja and son Noah with her ex-fiance Jamie Mazur. She began dating Nicolo Oddi after her split from Jamie in 2018.