Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Ekvira Aai Temple in Lonavala to Enforce Dress Code
The Ekvira Aai Temple in Lonavala will start requiring visitors to dress more respectfully.
Starting July 7, people can't wear clothes that show too much skin, like shorts or mini skirts.
The temple leaders want to keep the temple a place of devotion and follow traditions.
Visitors can still wear traditional Indian clothes.
This is similar to rules at other temples.
Ekvira Aai Temple in Lonavala will implement a dress code starting July 7.
The dress code prohibits revealing clothing, Western attire, and ripped jeans.
The Karla Ekvira Aai Trust, led by MP Suresh Mhatre, made the decision.
The dress code aims to maintain the temple's sanctity and traditional values.
Devotees can wear traditional Indian clothing.
- Who
- The Karla Ekvira Aai Trust, led by MP Suresh Mhatre.
- What
- Ekvira Aai Temple will enforce a dress code.
- When
- Starting July 7.
- Where
- Ekvira Aai Temple in Lonavala, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To maintain the sanctity of the temple and uphold traditional values.
Supporters of Dress Code
Critics of Dress Code
Tradition vs. Modernity
Supporters of Dress Code
Maintaining temple sanctity and upholding tradition.
Critics of Dress Code
Potentially limiting personal expression and choice.
- Temple
- Ekvira Aai Temple
- Location
- Lonavala, Maharashtra
- Dress Code Start Date
- July 7
- Prohibited Clothing
- Revealing clothing, Western attire, ripped jeans
- Allowed Clothing
- Traditional Indian attire
- Implementing Body
- Karla Ekvira Aai Trust
