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Jaipur: The Eklingji Temple in Udaipur has implemented a ban on mobile phones and short attire to uphold the sanctity of the religious site. New guidelines prohibit visitors from wearing short clothes, including mini skirts, bermudas, and night suits.
The temple management stated that the dress code is intended to preserve the temple’s purity and respect for its sacredness. A banner outlining these new rules was put up on Friday. Furthermore, while visitors previously could bring their phones but keep them switched off, the management has now completely banned them from the temple premises. Pets and weapons have also been prohibited.
This decision follows feedback from visitors who felt uncomfortable with inappropriate attire at the temple. Eklingji Temple, located in Kailashpuri village about 22 km from Udaipur, is a significant site dedicated to Lord Shiva, revered as the deity of Mewar. The temple was founded by Bappa Rawal between 734-753 AD and later renovated by Maharana Mokal (1421-1433 AD), with the current idol installed by Maharana Raimal (1473-1509 AD). The temple complex, made of white marble, features 108 smaller shrines and houses a four-faced black marble idol of Lord Eklingji along with a silver idol of Nandi outside.
Other temples in Rajasthan have also introduced dress codes to promote discipline and cultural awareness. For instance, last year, Jagdish Temple in Udaipur banned T-shirts, bermudas, and night suits, although the decision faced backlash leading to the removal of associated banners. Similarly, the Jharkhand Mahadev Temple in Jaipur has prohibited half-pants, bermudas, mini skirts, night suits, and torn jeans, while the Kotri Charbhujanath Temple in Bhilwara established a dress code earlier as well.
