Kim Kardashian accused of cultural appropriation for wearing earrings with sacred Hindu symbol

Kim Kardashian is getting called out by people of the Hindu faith for cultural appropriation after participating in a photoshoot that used a sacred symbol.

The "om" is considered one of the most important religious symbols in the Hindu faith. It is typically used in religious contexts as the symbol of ultimate reality and consciousness. In many cases, it is used before and after religious texts and is chanted during Hindu, Buddhist and Jain ceremonies.  It didn’t take long before the 40-year-old's followers spoke out against her for utilizing such a sacred symbol as a mere fashion accessory, particularly for someone who does not practice Hinduism.