Before the Rajasthan assembly elections, there was "big politics" around the restriction on performing darshan in "small clothes" at temples

 Before the Rajasthan assembly elections, there was "big politics" around the restriction on performing darshan in "small clothes" at temples

News from Udaipur Rajasthan will have legislative elections at the end of the year. Big parties are searching for reasons in this circumstance other than growth that will help polarise the electorate. The BJP accuses the Gehlot administration of being anti-Hindu and brings up the issues of rising crime, corruption, and appeasement while the Congress canvasses neighbourhoods with populist and freebie initiatives.

Udaipur. A new topic has begun to gain traction in Rajasthan politics ahead of the assembly elections. Some temples, like the 400-year-old Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, forbid visitors from entering while wearing shorts and enforce a "dress code." Hindu organisations protested the removal of the ban posters by the Devasthan Department of the Gehlot Government. He asserts that the Devasthan division itself has little regard for Sanatan tradition. Hindu organisations have sent the Chief Minister a letter in support of this.

The display of short-clothes-related posters outside several state temples is regarded as a new dress regulation for places of worship. On the other side, certain saints and seers have sparked a fresh discussion on this issue by labelling the temple attire requirement a "heretics' trick."

The group was upset when the Devasthan Department took down the posters.

As a result, there is already an unexpected prohibition on tiny clothing, disfigured goods, etc. at several state temples to stop obscene acts. However, this issue gained attention when the 400-year-old Jagdish temple in Udaipur implemented the dress code and forbade short clothing. The Devasthan Department crew arrived to the temple and took down the banners and posters after learning about the prohibition on them. 

Hemendra, a priest at the Jagdish temple, said that the devasthan department should maintain decorum. They are transgressing the law there. People were arriving at the temple in a wide variety of attire. Removing the poster was a mistake made by the Devasthan department in regards to Sanatan culture. These posters have once more been displayed by followers and Hindu organisations.

Minister Kalla and Rawat discuss the clothing code in person

The erection of board-banners stating the dress code at state temples has also become a contentious political issue. Whereas Devasthan Minister Shakuntala Rawat has stated that no one can control what to wear and what not because of Indian custom. Devotees who attend the shrine dress whichever they like. On the other side, Congress Minister for Education BD Kalla stated that everyone should adhere to custom when visiting a temple. However, according to the city's saints and mahants, there is no mention of wearing clothing to the temple anywhere in the Sanatan Dharma.

are preparing to build restrooms in temples

In certain well-known temples, there are already restrictions about what to wear when visiting the temple. There are also several temples in the nation where visitors are not permitted to enter the sanctum sanctorum if they do not wear the required attire.An appeal is currently being made to the devotees to adhere to the clothing code by posting posters at several of the state's temples. Some temples have also constructed changing areas, and many others are getting ready. Please inform us about the dress codes for certain temples.

Bhilwara's Charbhuja Nath Temple

In the Charbhujanath temple in Kotri, Bhilwara, the clothing code has already been in effect for three months. Trust President Sudarshan Gadodia claims that had previously made a judgement about the dress code in the temple and had poster-banners put up. A dress code has been established to ensure that the young people visiting the temple are appropriately dressed and respectful of their culture. Coming soon. The creation of a changing area in the temple is also being discussed for the near future.

Mahadev Temple in Jaipur is also prohibited

The news of a dress code board being posted at the 100-year-old Jharkhand Mahadev temple in Jaipur has also came to light three days after the dress code posters and boards were up in the Jagdish temple in Udaipur. The poster was affixed to the temple's main entrance. In this, a request was made not to visit the temple while wearing Bermudas, miniskirts, nightgowns, tattered jeans, or dresses. The administrator of the temple has announced that there will soon be a traditional attire requirement for visitors.

 The well-known Salasar Balaji Dham Temple

Temples are places of worship, according to Yashodanandan, a priest of the well-known Salasar Balaji Dham temple and president of the Shri Hanuman Seva Samiti outside of Rajasthan. But frequently, attendees wear shorts, miniskirts, and tattered jeans. It shouldn't take place. We cannot impose limits on worshippers visiting the temple since the portals of God are open to everyone. But whomever visits this shrine should do it in respectable attire.

Shri Pawapuri Tirtha Jain Temple's dress code

In Shri Pawapuri Jain Temple, a well-known Jain pilgrimage site situated in Kriganj in the Sirohi district, a changing area has also been created. If a visitor does not arrive in appropriate attire, according to managing trustee Mahavir Jain, additional clothing is provided for him in the temple's changing area. It includes separate wardrobe options for men and women. After transforming, they only then enter the temple.

already has a dress code at the Pushkar Brahma Temple

In order to enter the Brahma Ji temple in Pushkar, worshippers must be dressed appropriately, according to Krishna Gopal, the temple's priest. It is not appropriate to attend the temple with shorts and lewd attire. A board was originally posted in this regard outside the shrine. In which attendees were urged to dress appropriately. But the Biparjoy storm caused that board to be uprooted. The temple now But the Biparjoy storm caused that board to be uprooted. The board will now be reinstalled by the temple committee.

Ajmer's Ambe Mata Temple

The Jai Ambe Navyuvak Seva Trust, which is in charge of the Ambe Mata Temple in Ajmer, is led by Rajesh Tandon. Tandon claims that the clothing code was implemented two months ago. A banner was then placed up encouraging people to get darshan while wearing attire such as short T-shirts, short trousers, Bermuda shorts, micro skirts, and night suits as they exited the temple. had urged the pilgrims to the shrine to follow rules and dress appropriately.

Saraneshwar Mahadev Temple dates back seven centuries

The issue of the temple dress code is both spiritual and cultural. The Saraneshwar Mahadev Temple, built in Sirohi region in 1298, is a fantastic illustration of this. On Devjhulani Ekadashi, a fair is organised in this. Only those who arrive wearing the Devasi Samaj's traditional attire are allowed access inside the temple. A Devasi is not allowed access even if he does not arrive in traditional garb. This clothing code is an expression of culture and harmony.

CM received letter criticising Devasthan department

On the other side, the removal of the Udaipur dress code banners has angered Hinduist organisations. In letters to CM Gehlot, the Bajrang Sena Mewar, Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha (Girwa), and Maharana Pratap Group have expressed their outrage. Many people, including Kamalendra Singh Panwar, Sunil Kalra, Shivdan Singh Deora, and Attorney Uday Singh Deora, have praised the clothing code as a positive measure that advances Sanatan Dharma and culture. By removing the placard, the Devasthan department committed a grave sin. However, according to the agency, they are responsible for maintaining around 700 temples throughout the state. Regarding temple attire, no directives were made.The department's approval must be obtained prior to enforcing the dress code in these temples.