NASA Intern posed with Hindu Gods, mocked on internet gets support from Indians

Team Udayavani, Jul 13, 2021, 6:39 PM IST

A NASA intern was mocked for posting pictures with Hindu idols.

NASA internships and fellowships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity and size of the nation’s future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Internships are available from high school to graduate level

The post on Twitter showed photos of four diverse interns and was simply captioned, “Today’s the day: applications for fall NASA internships are due!”

Today's the day: applications for fall NASA internships are due!

Are you ready? Visit @NASAInterns and apply at: https://t.co/s69uwyR1LJ pic.twitter.com/CVwFJGYbms

— NASA (@NASA) July 9, 2021

One of the photos captured more attention – one of an Indian-American girl who had idols next to her laptop.

The photo showed the girl sitting with her laptop on a table along with idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati and more Hindu idols.

NASA is this some joke??? https://t.co/pmYAJYddzp

— Ayyuuusssshhhhh (@Saguraocacti) July 10, 2021

https://twitter.com/MissionAmbedkar/status/1414079976622546956

While the netizens mocked her, she also received a wave of support from India.

Great to see that Goddess Saraswati has blessed them with knowledge. Can't wait to see their bright future 🙏🙌

— Abhi and Niyu (@abhiandniyu) July 11, 2021

What a beautiful ensemble of photos. More power to each of them and a shout out to the beautiful Hindu woman for proudly representing her culture 🌺

— Rashmi Samant (@RashmiDVS) July 11, 2021

NASA  has an international intern project. ‘I2’ seeks to better prepare all students to work in a global environment and on multicultural international missions.