Mathura: Vrindavan's Thakur Banke Bihari Temple on Saturday appealed to devotees to "dress modestly". The temple authorities asked pilgrims to refrain from wearing "indecent clothes" while on the temple premises.The appeal was made in view of the expected rush to the temple ahead of the New Year. "... attire such as mini skirts, torn jeans, half pants, and night suits is inappropriate for the temple setting, as it undermines the sanctity and dignity of the place," the temple authorities said as reported by PTI.Video of Advisory:

Notably, banners were also put across the city, especially on roads leading to the temple, by the authorities of the holy shrine asking devotees to wear proper attire in the holy shrine.Munish Sharma, the temple manager, said the initiative was aimed at "preserving the cultural dignity" of the temple."We have seen instances where devotees, particularly from outside the region, arrive dressed in casual tourist attire like jeans and t-shirts. This is not following the temple's respect for tradition," he said.Banke Bihari Temple is situated in the town of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to Banke Bihari who is believed to be the combined form of Radha and Lord Krishna. In Banke Bihari temple, the icon of Radha Krishna's united form stands in the Tribhanga posture. Thousands of devotees, both from India and abroad, visit the temple every year.( With inuts from PTI, ANI)