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Jadhav said, “Devotees from all over India and foreign tourists visit the temple. Many tourists heading to Goa from Maharashtra usually also visit the temple as they pass through Kolhapur. Lakhs of visitors visit the temple, most on their way back from a pilgrimage to the Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh. The Mahalaxmi temple is located at Kolhapur and was constructed in the 7th century. Judging the reactions of people in general and the politicians in particular, trust president Jadhav, at 6pm, issued a statement saying, “There will be no rule, but we will appeal to devotees to keep the sanctity of the temple and wear decent clothes”. Issues like women’s safety and injustice should be discussed.”Īnother NCP leader Vandana Chavan added, “Society is mature and people know very well what to wear where. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule said, “Instead of concentrating on women’s attire, the temple and society should focus on various women’s issues and address it.
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The trust further clarified that, “entry for visitors wearing shorts, sleeveless tops and sleeveless shirts and miniskirts will be banned”.Īs news of the new rules at the Mahalaxmi temple spread quickly women politicians were the first to react. Due to this the devotees wont be able to worship the idol until August 6, the PMDS added. This was to be introduced from October 10, the first day of the Navratri festival. Chemical conservation of Kolhapurs Mahalaxmi idol begins today - According to the Paschim Maharashtra Devasthan Committee (PDMS) the work will take at least two weeks.
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The initial directive released by the Western Maharashtra temple management committee came following a management committee meeting, and stated that a new dress code will not allow women or men to enter into sanctum sanctorum without “sufficient” clothes worn. The temple trust of the famous Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur waded into controversy on Tuesday following a diktat that was issued in the morning concerning a dress code for visitors, which was then turned into an “appeal” by trust president Mahesh Jadhav.