As temples in Maharashtra see dress code wave, visitors have mixed feelings

Temples across Maharashtra are increasingly implementing dress codes, urging devotees to wear modest, traditional attire to maintain sanctity. While trusts emphasize respectful decorum, visitors have mixed reactions. Several temples, including prominent ones in Pune and Ratnagiri, have already issued advisories or restrictions. Right-wing organizations advocate for wider implementation, even appealing to the government for state-run temples.