Following objection from different quarters, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Odisha’s Puri has decided to strictly enforce dress code for devotees from January 1, 2024.
The decision was taken at a meeting of SJTA with the servitors of Jagannath temple on the issue of dress code in Puri on Monday.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Ranjan Kumar Das, chief administrator of SJTA said they have been receiving complaints about the devotees, wearing indecent dresses, coming to the temple. It was belittling the sanctity of the temple.
“Our temple is a holy place. People from around the world come here with devotion and religious belief. It is our responsibility to maintain the dignity that the temple it holds in the hearts of millions of devotees. Unfortunately, some visitors have been found visiting the temple without caring the religious sentiments of others,” Das said.
“Some devotees are coming to temple wearing tattered and torn jean pants, sleeveless dresses or half pants as if they are strolling in sea beach or park. The temple is abode of Gods, not a place for entertainment,” he added.
Following objection from different quarters, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Odisha’s Puri has decided to strictly enforce dress code for devotees from January 1, 2024.
The decision was taken at a meeting of SJTA with the servitors of Jagannath temple on the issue of dress code in Puri on Monday.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Ranjan Kumar Das, chief administrator of SJTA said they have been receiving complaints about the devotees, wearing indecent dresses, coming to the temple. It was belittling the sanctity of the temple.
“Our temple is a holy place. People from around the world come here with devotion and religious belief. It is our responsibility to maintain the dignity that the temple it holds in the hearts of millions of devotees. Unfortunately, some visitors have been found visiting the temple without caring the religious sentiments of others,” Das said.
“Some devotees are coming to temple wearing tattered and torn jean pants, sleeveless dresses or half pants as if they are strolling in sea beach or park. The temple is abode of Gods, not a place for entertainment,” he added.
