Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Jan 16: The department of Muzrai, which control the affairs of major temples of the state, is thinking of introducing dress codes in important temples of the state. This information was given by minister for Muzrai Kota Srinivas Poojary on Thursday, January 16. Minister Poojary said that he has received many proposals and decision will be taken after holding discussion with concerned temple authorities.

In many temples of South India, including the renowned Guruvayur temple of Kerala, dress code is mandatory. In addition, dress code was introduced for those entering the sanctum sanctorum of Kashi Vishwanath temple recently. Now there is demand for introducing dress code in the temples of the state of Karnataka.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal (BD) had urged the Muzrai department to introduce dress code in Kukke Subramanya temple. Both the organizations had sent an appeal to the Muzrai department objecting the kind of dresses the devotees were wearing while entering the temple.

Speaking on the issue, minister Poojary said, "We have got many proposals from various temples across the state with regards to the dress code of devotees while visiting those temples. In addition, some organizations have also given their suggestions. We have to have a discussion on this and then take a decision in coming days.

"There is Dharmika Parishad meeting on January 20 and 21. We will come to a decision during this meeting. In addition, we will also seek advice from the officials of the Muzrai department,” he said.