In a significant change, the temple management has instituted a new dress code, which requires devotees visiting the Shri siddhivinayak temple in mumbai to be mindful of their attire. For Lord Ganesha's darshan, devotees must now arrive at the temple dressed appropriately. Visitors who do not adhere to the clothing code will not be permitted to enter the temple grounds, the management further stated.
One of the most well-known temples in india is the Shri siddhivinayak temple in Dadar-Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Every day, between 75,000 and 90,000 worshipers come to the shrine. This raises the number of visitors to between 18 and 22 million annually. For Ganpati Bappa's darshan, devotees go from all across the nation and even outside to Mumbai's Shri Siddhivinayak Temple.
Shri Siddhivinayak Temple: New dress code
As of today (January 28), visitors to temples must adhere to the new dress code. The siddhivinayak temple Trust has released a formal letter in this respect. The message advised the followers to dress in traditional, modest indian attire. Wearing clothing that completely covers the body is required under the new regulation. The letter said that access to the temple would be prohibited if the dress rule was broken.
Many others, however, have not embraced the choice, and it is anticipated to spark conflict. The decision is being referred to as "moral policing."
Many temples in india have dress codes
The Mumbai-based Shri siddhivinayak temple is not the first temple to enforce a clothing restriction for its followers. There are dress codes for many other temples in the nation, and visitors are advised to wear modest clothing. Devotees in shorts are given shawls or dhotis to cover themselves in a number of temples.
But these regulations have always sparked debates. women in jeans and miniskirts are prohibited at numerous temples. Similar guidelines are followed in a number of temples in southern india, where modest clothing is encouraged for both sexes.
One of the most well-known temples in india is the Shri siddhivinayak temple in Dadar-Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Every day, between 75,000 and 90,000 worshipers come to the shrine. This raises the number of visitors to between 18 and 22 million annually. For Ganpati Bappa's darshan, devotees go from all across the nation and even outside to Mumbai's Shri Siddhivinayak Temple.
Shri Siddhivinayak Temple: New dress code
As of today (January 28), visitors to temples must adhere to the new dress code. The siddhivinayak temple Trust has released a formal letter in this respect. The message advised the followers to dress in traditional, modest indian attire. Wearing clothing that completely covers the body is required under the new regulation. The letter said that access to the temple would be prohibited if the dress rule was broken.
Many others, however, have not embraced the choice, and it is anticipated to spark conflict. The decision is being referred to as "moral policing."
Many temples in india have dress codes
The Mumbai-based Shri siddhivinayak temple is not the first temple to enforce a clothing restriction for its followers. There are dress codes for many other temples in the nation, and visitors are advised to wear modest clothing. Devotees in shorts are given shawls or dhotis to cover themselves in a number of temples.
But these regulations have always sparked debates. women in jeans and miniskirts are prohibited at numerous temples. Similar guidelines are followed in a number of temples in southern india, where modest clothing is encouraged for both sexes.
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