What is appropriate to wear to temple?

It is very important to dress appropriately, which means respectfully and modestly. Shorts, T-shirts, tight pants/leggings, bare shoulders, and any overly casual clothing should be completely avoided. Loose fitting jeans are OK if you have a nice top/shirt, but not ideal. “Smart casual” is good.

How can I be respectful when visiting a Hindu temple?

Greet the gods Usually, its lined with a number of colourful statues of deities. Circumnavigating in a clockwise direction, stop at each god and bring your palms together in front of the chest in a respectful gesture of ‘Namaste’. Place your offering in front of the statue, or give it to the attendant priest.

Can I wear dress to Temple?

The temple says women should not wear modern outfits – jeans, skirts, mini-skirts, shorts and sleeveless tops. As per the dress code, women devotees should wear saris with blouses or churidar with proper dupattas. The temple, however, would not stop the entry of devotees who do not conform to the dress code.

Can I wear my wedding dress in the temple?

You can, indeed, wear your lovely bridal gown for your marriage (or temple sealing). It may be made in any appropriate style becoming to you. The gown must be white, including trim.

Can wear shorts to Temple?

Yes, there is a dress code to abide by when entering the temple: Please wear appropriate attire to show respect; no bare backs, off-shoulders, shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless, see-through clothings, etc.

Can you wear shorts to temple?

Yes, there is a dress code to abide by when entering the temple: Please wear appropriate attire to show respect; no bare backs, off-shoulders, shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless, see-through clothings, etc. Knee length shorts and skirts are ok.

Can you wear ripped jeans to Temple?

Temples/shrines in Japan don’t have a dress code. Pretty much anything goes–no problem at all with tattered jeans.

What do you wear to a temple sealing?

LDS brides getting sealed in the temple have two options: you can wear your white temple dress for the sealing, or your wedding gown. If you choose to wear your wedding gown in the temple, it must be white, floor-length, long-sleeved, and high-necked with no collarbone showing.

What do you wear to a Hindu temple?

The general protocol for entering a Hindu temple is to wear modest dress casual dress for westerners. Hindus having a greater respect for their traditions and culture would dress appropriately. The dress protocols are different in North and South India. Saris or selwar-kameez or skirts for women in both areas.

What is the dress code for men in temples?

High court order suggests that men should wear a “dhoti or pyjama with upper cloth or formal pants and shirts” to temples. Temples that do not allow upper cloth for men may continue to follow that custom. Some temples may not allow leather belts and purses. Footwear is not allowed inside the temples. Jeans, shorts and lungis are prohibited.

What is the best dress to wear to a temple?

In most of the temples there are no such rules. You can visit such temples, with dresses which are appropriate. Aviod dresses which are revealing. Choose dresses which covers your legs and shoulder. It is advised not to visit temple with open hairstyle. If you like to follow tradition, you can wear saree.

Can I wear saree to a temple in India?

If you like to follow tradition, you can wear saree. Most Indian women prefer to wear saree while visiting temple. Most Indian men prefer to wear formals, dhoti ( veshti).