Monday, March 17th, 2025

Banke Bihari will now give darshan only when one wears appropriate clothes, dress code implemented in the temple, ban on these


You must have been to the famous Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan many times, with a plate in your hand and a desire to stand at the front of the line to offer prayers to Lord Krishna. But perhaps now the eyes of God will be on you later, first of all the priests. That is why dress code has been implemented in the temple. Yes, this step has been taken to maintain the sanctity and dignity of the temple.

The administration says that some people come to the temple wearing such clothes as if they are going somewhere. Such clothes do not suit the religious environment. Devotees are advised to wear traditional and decent clothes. Let us tell you what is banned and what is the right thing to wear.

Reason for implementing dress code

The temple administration has taken this strict step to maintain the sanctity of religious places. Some people come wearing such clothes which hurt the sentiments of the devotees. Therefore, such clothes have been banned in the temple. According to him/her, this decision will protect cultural and religious values.

Which clothes have been banned?

Which clothes have been banned?

Have to come to the temple wearing new dress code clothes:

  • ripped jeans
  • shorts and mini skirts
  • sleeveless tops and deep neck dresses
  • Have to wear flashy and shiny clothes too
  • T-shirts with inflammatory or inappropriate messages

What can men and women wear?

What can men and women wear?

Banke Bihari Temple The administration has requested the devotees to maintain the sanctity of the temple and come wearing decent and traditional clothes. Women can wear saree, suit-salwar, while men can wear dhoti-kurta, kurta-pajama or other decent clothes.

What do the devotees say

What do the devotees say

Mixed reactions of people can be seen on the decision, some say that this is a good step to maintain the dignity of the temple, while some say that by doing so personal freedom has been restricted. Both sides have their own views, but this step has been taken to maintain the sanctity of religious places.

Dress code is applicable in other temples also

Dress code is applicable in other temples also

This is not the first time that dress code has been implemented in a temple. Let us tell you, Tirupati Balaji, Sabarimala and Tamil Nadu. Dress code in other temples also is followed. The purpose of having a dress code in a temple is to maintain the sanctity of the religious place.

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