Murudeshwar Temple enforces traditional dress code
Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka rolled out a new dress code for anyone entering its inner sanctum.
The change comes after local Hindu groups asked the temple to stick to traditional customs and keep the space sacred.
Men should wear dhoti; women go for sarees
If you're visiting, men need to wear a dhoti, mundu, or formal trousers with a shirt.
Women should go for sarees, salwar kameez, churidar, or half sarees that cover shoulders and legs.
Jeans and t-shirts are out.
Everyone has to leave their shoes in designated spots before stepping inside.
Temple says rules help preserve religious traditions
The temple says these rules help preserve religious traditions—especially during big festivals like Maha Shivaratri when crowds swell.
After requests from local groups wanting stricter guidelines for the inner sanctum, the temple put up notice boards so everyone knows what's expected before heading in.