Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Saints welcome ISKCON Vrindavan's dress code banning immodest attire
The ISKCON Temple in a town called Vrindavan made a new rule for visitors.
Everyone who comes to the temple must wear modest clothes that cover their body properly.
Short or immodest outfits are no longer allowed there.
The temple put up notice boards at the gates to tell people about the new dress code.
The boards also explain other rules, including rules about taking photographs.
Many saints and religious leaders said this is a very good decision.
They said people should visit holy places in a respectful and dignified way.
One leader said the same rule should be used in temples all over India.
Vrindavan is a very special place for Hindus because it is linked to Lord Krishna.
The leaders believe the new rule helps keep the temple's holy atmosphere and traditions.
ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan has made modest clothing mandatory for devotees and strictly prohibits short or immodest attire.
Notice boards installed at the temple's entrance gates outline the dress code and other visitor guidelines, including photography rules.
Kalki Ram, President of Ramadal Trust, welcomed the move and urged dress codes in temples, while also calling for extensive improvements in ISKCON's working system.
Sant Satyendra Das Vedanti suggested that similar guidelines should be adopted across the country in all temples and monasteries.
Mahant Nirmal Giri of Kailash Temple said dignified and culturally appropriate attire has always been an important part of Sanatan traditions.
- Who
- The management of the ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan; welcomed by saints and religious leaders including Kalki Ram, Sant Satyendra Das Vedanti, and Mahant Nirmal Giri
- What
- Enforced a dress code making modest clothing mandatory for devotees, strictly prohibiting short or immodest attire, along with visitor guidelines including photography rules
- When
- The decision was welcomed on Tuesday; the specific date of the dress code announcement is not stated
- Where
- ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To preserve Sanatan traditions, cultural decorum, and the sanctity of temple premises
- Temple
- ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan
- Location
- Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India
- New rule
- Modest clothing mandatory; short or immodest attire strictly prohibited
- Enforcement
- Notice boards installed at entrance gates outlining the dress code and guidelines
- Photography
- New guidelines for visitors include photography rules
- Reception
- Welcomed by saints and religious leaders
- Suggested expansion
- Sant Satyendra Das Vedanti suggested applying similar guidelines across all temples and monasteries in the country
- Also noted
- Kalki Ram said ISKCON needs extensive improvements in its working system