Amrit Thoughts. India is called the country of temples. People from all over the country and abroad come to see its grandeur. Many ancient temples are known for their beauty and grandeur. These temples have special importance in Sanatan Dharma. Lakhs of devotees reach the temple every day to share their troubles, happiness and sorrow, but do you know that there are many temples in India where you have to follow a proper dress code to visit. If you don’t do this then forget about visiting the temple. Let us know which temples are those.
Kottankulangara Devi Temple
Not everyone gets entry into the Kottankulangara Devi Temple of South India. Men are prohibited from entering here. Sons of any age cannot enter here. Only eunuchs and women are allowed entry into this temple. In such a situation, if any man wants to visit here, then he has to dress as a woman only then he will get entry.
Tirupati Balaji
One of the most famous temples of Balaji is Tirupati Balaji Temple. There are very strict rules regarding dress code in this temple. No one can enter the temple premises wearing shorts or T-shirt. Men are allowed to visit the temple only by wearing dhoti and women by wearing saree.
Mahakal Temple
This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Every year lakhs and crores of devotees come to this temple of Baba Mahakal, who is called the Maharaja of Ujjain. In this temple, no devotee is allowed to perform Jalabhishek wearing jeans or T-shirt. In Hakal temple, men are allowed to wear dhoti-kurta and women are allowed to wear saree.
Ghrishneshwar Mahadev Temple
Ghrishneshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Bholenath, has strict rules regarding clothing. Leather items are not allowed in the temple. While going to temples, men have to take off their upper clothes. Women have to wear traditional clothes.
Guruvayoor Krishna Temple
One of the famous temples of Lord Krishna, which is known for its religious and mythological importance. That is the famous Guruvayur Krishna temple of Kerala. To get entry into this temple, one has to follow the dress code. You cannot enter without it. Women are allowed entry wearing only saree and suit. If we talk about men, they get a chance to have darshan only wearing traditional lungi. Coming to the temple wearing western clothes is absolutely prohibited.
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