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In a bid to maintain decorum and ensure a comfortable environment for all visitors, Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple has announced a new dress code for devotees. Starting next week, the temple will enforce a ban on short skirts, torn clothing, and attire that exposes the body. This move follows numerous complaints from visitors who expressed discomfort due to certain inappropriate outfits worn by some temple-goers.
The dress code at Siddhivinayak Temple aligns with a growing trend across religious sites in India. Many temples have recently implemented similar restrictions in response to concerns about inappropriate attire in places of worship. The trend has sparked a broader debate about the expectations for attire in sacred spaces, as visitors are often unsure of the boundaries between personal expression and respect for tradition.
Several other temples, including the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, have also introduced dress guidelines to preserve the sanctity of their religious practices. The Banke Bihari Temple specifically urged devotees to avoid wearing mini skirts, torn jeans, nightwear, and leather items.
In addition to the dress code, the Siddhivinayak Temple has also introduced an eco-friendly initiative. The temple has phased out the use of plastic bags for distributing prasad (holy offerings), opting instead for paper packets. The move is part of the temple’s effort to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. This change is currently being implemented on a trial basis.
The dress code at Siddhivinayak Temple aligns with a growing trend across religious sites in India. Many temples have recently implemented similar restrictions in response to concerns about inappropriate attire in places of worship. The trend has sparked a broader debate about the expectations for attire in sacred spaces, as visitors are often unsure of the boundaries between personal expression and respect for tradition.
Several other temples, including the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, have also introduced dress guidelines to preserve the sanctity of their religious practices. The Banke Bihari Temple specifically urged devotees to avoid wearing mini skirts, torn jeans, nightwear, and leather items.
In addition to the dress code, the Siddhivinayak Temple has also introduced an eco-friendly initiative. The temple has phased out the use of plastic bags for distributing prasad (holy offerings), opting instead for paper packets. The move is part of the temple’s effort to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. This change is currently being implemented on a trial basis.
