Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple bans torn jeans and skirts

Visitors to Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple must wear modest, body-covering clothing, preferably Indian attire, as per a new dress code by the temple trust.

Starting next week, Siddhivinayak Temple authorities will prohibit devotees from wearing short skirts or revealing outfits on the premises.

The decision to enforce a dress code at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple comes in response to numerous complaints from devotees regarding inappropriate attire worn by visitors. Many worshippers expressed concerns that certain clothing choices. Such as short skirts and revealing outfits, were disrespectful in a sacred space dedicated to religious practices and devotion. In light of these repeated requests, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust (SSGTT) decided to introduce guidelines to ensure that all visitors adhere to a standard of modesty.

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“Devotees wearing trousers with cuts or torn fabric. Short skirts, or clothing that exposes body parts will not be permitted inside the temple,” the order stated.

The temple trust stated that, following repeated requests, it implemented the dress code to uphold the temple’s sanctity.

The Trust clarified that the dress code is being introduce to ensure that all devotees feel comfortable. During their visit and to maintain decorum within the temple premises.

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