In many cultures, it is a tradition to take off shoes at places such as homes, churches, temples and schools. In the religions followed in India, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a room or temple while going for worship. According to the Bible, God told Moses to take off his shoes before going to him on Mount Sinai. Similarly it has different meaning in different religions. However, in almost all religions, there is a practice of worshiping only by taking off the shoes. However, the question comes whether one should enter the house even after taking off the shoes?
Actually, shoes bring dust into the house. In such a situation, they are taken out so that the house remains clean. Along with this, it is also kept outside the house to maintain the purity of the house. It is said that one’s personality is known only by the shoes. In such a situation, it is also important to keep the shoes clean and fine. On the other hand, feet are considered impure in Hinduism and Islam. Touching books or stepping on someone is considered an insult. This is the reason why even shoes are not considered sacred. Where one can enter the temple or house after washing the feet every time, the shoes are left outside them. Hence it is customary to take off the shoes while entering the house.
Is it hygienic to use slippers indoors?
Many people use slippers to walk from one room to another inside their homes. However, outside slippers should not be used inside the house. Outdoor slippers come into contact with soil, sand, lawn or garden grass that can get inside homes. At the same time, if you keep the slippers to be worn inside the house separately, then you can wear slippers inside the house.