7 months ago
Sri Krishna Math Imposes Dress Code
The Sri Krishna Math in Udupi has announced new dress rules for visitors.
Men should not wear shirts or bermuda shorts, and women should avoid half skirts or bermudas.
The rules apply all day, even during night rituals.
Men can wear shawls instead of shirts.
The goal is to keep the temple's spiritual atmosphere respectful and in line with traditions.
Earlier, men only had to remove shirts until the afternoon Mahapooja, but now the dress code is for the entire day.
Sri Krishna Math in Udupi has introduced a new dress code for devotees.
Men are advised not to wear shirts or bermuda shorts, and can wear shawls instead.
Women are advised not to wear half skirts or bermudas.
The dress code applies throughout the day, including night rituals.
The new rules aim to maintain spiritual discipline and respect traditions.
- Who
- Devotees visiting Sri Krishna Math in Udupi
- What
- New dress code imposed for spiritual discipline
- Where
- Udupi, India
- When
- Effective immediately, announced on January 18
- Why
- To maintain spiritual discipline and respect traditions
Key facts
- Location
- Udupi, India
- Institution
- Sri Krishna Math
- Authority
- Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji
- Effective Date
- January 18
- Men's Dress Code
- No shirts, no bermuda shorts, can wear shawls
- Women's Dress Code
- No half skirts, no bermudas
- Duration
- Entire day, including night rituals
Quotes
M Udayakumara Saralattaya
Diwan of the Paryaya Math
“Temple rituals and poojas are being performed throughout the day and continue into the night. Therefore, the dress code will remain in force for the entire day”
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