No T-shirts or tight-fitting clothes: Check dress code for UAE’s first Hindu stone temple
The UAE’s first Hindu stone temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, was opened to the general public on Friday.
The temple, built by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), would be open from 9 am to 8 pm on all days except Monday when it would be closed for visitors.
The temple authorities have put out detailed guidelines for visitors, including what type of clothing is preferred and what is banned, rules for photography etc.
As per the dress code, devotees should wear clothes that cover the area of the body between the neck, the elbow, and the ankles. Caps, T-shirts, clothing articles with offensive designs, and translucent or tight-fitting clothing are not allowed.
Devotees should also avoid clothing articles and accessories that make distracting noises or reflections.
“Visitors whose attire does not follow these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate by our staff may be denied entry,” the authorities said.
