Eklingji Temple in Udaipur Enforces Ban on Mobile Phones and Short Attire
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Jaipur, Dec 6 (NationPress) In an effort to uphold the purity of this religious site, the Eklingji Temple located in Udaipur has announced a ban on the use of mobile phones as well as on the entry of those dressed in short clothing.
According to the newly established guidelines, devotees are not allowed to enter wearing mini skirts, bermudas, or night suits.
The management of the temple has stated that this dress code is intended to protect the temple's sacredness and maintain its purity.
A banner was placed on the temple grounds on Friday to inform visitors of these new regulations.
In addition to the clothing restrictions, bringing mobile phones onto the temple grounds has also been prohibited. Previously, visitors could enter with phones, provided they were turned off, although photography within the temple has always been forbidden. The management has reiterated that pets and weapons are also not allowed on the premises.
The temple committee has requested that all devotees comply with these newly established rules to preserve the sanctity of the shrine.
The management indicated that numerous visitors had shared their discomfort regarding inappropriate attire at the temple, which has led to these modifications.
Situated in Kailashpuri village, approximately 22 km from Udaipur, the Eklingji Temple is a highly respected site dedicated to Lord Shiva, revered as the deity of Mewar. It was founded by Bappa Rawal between 734-753 AD and underwent renovations by Maharana Mokal (1421-1433 AD).
The current idol was installed by Maharana Raimal (1473-1509 AD).
Constructed from white marble, the temple complex features 108 smaller shrines. The main sanctum houses a four-faced black marble idol of Lord Eklingji, and a silver idol of Nandi can be found outside.
Other temples across Rajasthan have also adopted dress codes to encourage discipline and cultural awareness.
At Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, T-shirts, bermudas, and night suits were banned last year, which led to a controversy resulting in the removal of related banners.
Similarly, at Jharkhand Mahadev Temple in Jaipur, half-pants, bermudas, mini skirts, night suits, and torn jeans were prohibited.
The Kotri Charbhujanath Temple in Bhilwara had also previously enforced a dress code.
