New dress code implemented for devotees in Jain temple of Baghpat, entry ban in jeans-top and skirt

Baghpat Shri Parshvanath Jain Temple: An important and popular case has come to light from Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Parshvanath Ancient Digambar Jain Temple The temple management committee has started a new initiative regarding decent attire for the devotees.

The board installed in the temple premises has attracted the attention of not only the local people but also the devotees coming from far away places. The temple committee has made a clear appeal that devotees should enter the temple only wearing clothes as per Indian culture.

The board has asked to avoid modern clothes like jeans-top, skirt, bermuda and half pants. Besides, an appeal has also been made to women and girls to come to the temple with their heads covered.

Initiative to maintain tradition and dignity

The temple management committee says that this decision has not been taken with the aim of limiting anyone’s freedom, but to maintain the dignity, discipline and traditions of the religious place.

According to the committee, such small efforts give a positive message in the society and help in connecting the new generation with their culture. The special thing is that this initiative is also getting the support of the devotees. Many people believe that maintaining decency at religious places is part of our tradition and it is important to follow the rules.

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What did the manager of the temple committee say?

Temple Committee Manager Tarun Chand Jain Said, “Devotees coming to the temple should come in a modest manner. Nowadays, many people come to the temple wearing short clothes and half pants, which does not send a good message to the society. Everyone has the freedom to wear clothes as per their wish, but it is necessary to come to the temple wearing modest clothes.”

Devotees supported the decision

devotee Niharika Jain Supporting this decision of the temple, she said, “I welcome this decision and request all men and women to follow the rules. Do not violate what is not acceptable in the temple. This will keep our culture safe. I myself am following this rule.”

Emphasis on dignity of religious places

Another devotee also supported this decision and said that just as it is necessary to cover the head in Gurudwaras and wear a cap in mosques, similarly devotees should follow decorum in Jain temples.

He says that one should enter the temple with a good spirit and it is necessary to have a prescribed attire there. Coming to the temple in half pants, jeans or indecent clothes is not appropriate and is contrary to the religious atmosphere.

Message of culture and discipline

This initiative of the temple committee has now become a topic of discussion. While on one hand it is being considered a step to promote culture and discipline, on the other hand it is also being considered an effort towards connecting the new generation with religious values.

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