The Kerala Lottery Department is facing controversy over an image on its 'Suvarna Kerala' lottery ticket, alleged by the BJP and Hindu Aikya Vedi to depict menstrual blood on a Shiva Linga, thus hurting religious sentiments. The Hindu Aikya Vedi has filed a police complaint, accusing the government of insulting Hindu beliefs. The BJP has called the image obscene and an insult to believers. The Lottery Department clarified that the artwork is abstract and not intended to misuse religious symbols, with selections made through an agreement.