Under the new rules, devotees wearing short clothing, such as nightgowns, Bermudas, or miniskirts, were not allowed to enter the shrine.
The temple administration has made it clear that the clothing rule is intended to uphold the temple’s holiness and cleanliness.
On Friday, a banner announcing the new rules was put up on the temple grounds.
Mobile phones and short clothing are not allowed inside the Eklingji temple in Udaipur in order to preserve the sacred space.
Carrying cell phones within the temple grounds was prohibited, in addition to dress rules. In the past, guests were permitted to carry phones as long as they were turned off, but taking pictures within the temple was always forbidden. Additionally, the administration has reaffirmed that firearms and pets are still not allowed within the temple.
Eklingji Temple, located in Kailashpuri hamlet, about 22 kilometers from Udaipur, is a venerated shrine devoted to Lord Shiva, who is regarded as Mewar’s god. It was built by Bappa Rawal between 734 and 753 AD and restored by Maharana Mokal (1421-1433 AD).
The current idol was erected by Maharana Raimal (1473-1509 AD).
The temple complex is made of white marble and has 108 tiny shrines. The sanctuary is home to a four-faced black marble deity of Lord Eklingji and an outer silver idol of Nandi.
Other temples in Rajasthan have instituted clothing regulations to enhance discipline and cultural awareness.
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Source: NDTV
