Simhachalam
Temple Introduces Mandatory Traditional Dress Code for Devotees
Visakhapatnam's
famous Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam, has
announced a mandatory traditional dress code for devotees visiting the temple.
The new guidelines have been introduced to preserve the sanctity, spiritual
atmosphere, and age-old traditions of the temple.
According
to Temple Executive Officer devotees must follow the prescribed dress code
while entering the temple premises. Men are permitted to wear a dhoti with
angavastram, kurta-pyjama, or formal shirt and trousers. Women can wear sarees,
half-sarees (Langa Voni), or churidars with dupattas
The
temple administration clarified that shorts, T-shirts, sleeveless tops, and
modern Western outfits will not be allowed inside the temple premises. Devotees
arriving in prohibited attire may be denied entry.
The
dress code will also apply to devotees participating in Arjitha Sevas,
including the daily Kalyanotsavam. Men attending these rituals must wear dhoti
with angavastram or traditional kurta-pyjama, while women should wear sarees,
half-sarees, or churidars with dupattas.
Temple authorities have also requested parents to ensure that children wear traditional attire while visiting the shrine. The administration appealed to devotees to cooperate in maintaining the spiritual dignity and cultural heritage of the sacred temple.