Bengaluru: No 'modern outfit' or loose hair in this temple
Dhotis or trousers for men and sarees or salwar kameez with dupatta for women. No, this isn't the dress code of any college, but of Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple in Bengaluru, which has a notice board right at the entrance specifying it. 'Modern outfits', like bermudas, low-waist jeans and T-shirts are not permitted, reads the notice, adding that long hair must be tied.
'We have to follow our culture,' temple trustee reasons
The notice that was put up a couple of months ago reads that 'young girls below 18 years may wear full-length gowns', otherwise it's ethnic wear for the rest. "We have to follow our culture," emphasizes Hayagreeva Achar, member of the temple trust. However, no one has been barred yet, even if the dress code was not followed, added Achar.
Some say it's unnecessary, others ask what's wrong
This move has left the devotees divided, as always. While some say it's unnecessary because all are same for God, others question if dress code can be followed in parties, why not in temples? Notably, Tamil Nadu temples follow a dress code after a 2016 HC order. Places outside India like Bangkok, Rome and Russia also have strict dress code for their religious places.
