Bhadrachalam Temple introduced a traditional Dress code

Bhadrachalam, June 2: The Telangana famous ancient temple of Lord Sri Seetharamachandra Swamy(Ramalayam) in Bhadrachalam has introduced with a dress code, which should be in traditional.

The pilgrims visiting the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam from June 1 will be required to wear traditional dresses.

Men have been advised to wear a dhoti or a lungi and a 'Kanduva' over their shoulders and covering their torso. The other option for men is to wear a plain white pajama with a 'Lalchi' or a kurta on top. Women can wear a saree or salwar kameez.

"We have decided to ask people to not wear tight clothes like jeans, t-shirts, shorts and skirts when they visit the temple," executive officer of the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Vari Devasthanam K Prabhakar Srinivas told media.

He also said, "The idea is to preserve the traditional atmosphere of a Hindu temple and conveys a message that traditional values matter, especially when visiting religious sites."

Those not adhering to the dress code will not be permitted to enter the 'Antaralayam', the sanctum sanctorum area or attend events such as Nitya Kalyanam and special pujas. With regard to children, those under the age of 10 can wear regular clothes that are "modern in fashion but no tight pants or shirts or jeans will be allowed.

The Special prayers will be held at Bhadrachalam Ramalayam temple on the occasion of the state formation day in Telangana.The EO Prabhakar Srinivas said in a statement today.

Normally, the Rama temple at Bhadrachalam in Khammam district receives about 5,000 pilgrims a day.