The Banke Behari temple in Vrindavan has a message for visitors: please dress properly when you come to pray. The temple administration is asking people not to wear half pants, mini skirts, night suits, torn jeans, or leather belts. They want to keep the temple special, as it is a place of worship, not a place for casual dress.
Umesh Saraswat, the deputy manager of the temple, said, “We hope everyone will wear decent clothes to show respect when they come to offer prayers.” A large banner on the street leading to the temple also reminds visitors to dress appropriately.
Other temples in the Braj region have similar rules. For example, last year, the Kailash Temple in Agra asked women to wear sarees or salwar kameez and men to wear dhotis or kurtas. The Radha Rani Temple in Barsana also requested that people avoid wearing skirts and torn jeans. The Gilahraj Hanuman Temple in Aligarh has similar dress codes as well.
Following these guidelines helps everyone enjoy a respectful and peaceful visit to the temple.
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