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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Pray from outside if in jeans': Bajrang Dal posters spark uproar at Jabalpur temples; activists slam move
JABALPUR: Visitors at around 40 temples in Jabalpur city were on Sunday shocked to find posters urging women to wear traditional attire only while visiting temples. The posters, displayed by the right-wing vigilante group Mahakal Sangh International Bajrang Dal, instructed women to wear traditional Indian attire when visiting temples. Females to cover their head inside temple premises, states poster The posters stated, 'Those wearing miniskirts, jeans and tops and half pants must not enter temples and pray from outside. Only those wearing traditional Indian dresses must enter temple premises.' In addition, the posters called on women and girls to keep their heads covered inside temple premises, emphasising, 'only you can save Indian culture.' Women activists of the city strongly condemned the posters. Ranjana Kurariya, an advocate and activist for women's rights said, 'What clothes we wear and what not is our right. We could wear a saree, salwar kurta, or even anything we feel like. Seeing such posters, women visiting the temples will feel hurt.' Ankit Mishra, the district media in-charge of International Bajrang Dal, said that they had placed these posters in about 30 to 40 temples in the city. He stated that it is an appeal to females and not a diktat.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Posters in Jabalpur temples request women to wear traditional attire
1 2 3 Jabalpur: "If you are wearing miniskirts, jeans-tops, or western clothes, please view the temple from outside," say the posters put up across at least 40 temples in Jabalpur city. These posters have been placed outside city temples, appealing to women and young girls to dress according to Indian culture when entering the temple. The posters, put up by a right-wing organisation, have become a topic of discussion in the city. Reacting to the posters, advocate and activist working for women's rights in the city, Ranjana Kurariya, said, "What clothes we wear and what not is our right. We could wear a saree, salwar kurta, or even anything we feel like. Deciding what to wear is our right; no one can dictate to us on it. No one could even request us on it. God is for everyone, be it women or men. Seeing such posters, women visiting the temples will feel hurt. " "And the question is, what is Indian culture? If we look at older times, stitched clothes were not worn here; stitched clothes were brought in from other countries," Kurariya said. The posters request that visitors wear attire in line with Indian culture when entering the temple premises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Those wearing short clothes, half pants, Bermudas, miniskirts, or night suits should view the temple from outside. Girls and women are asked to cover their heads when entering the temple premises. The poster emphasises not to take this otherwise, as preserving Indian culture is essential. The Mahakal Sangh International Bajrang Dal is mentioned as the issuer of the poster. Ankit Mishra, the district media in-charge of the International Bajrang Dal, stated that they placed these posters in about 30 to 40 prominent temples in the city, and they are being put up in other temples as well. He mentioned that women play a leading role in religious activities, and preserving Indian culture is in their hands. He appeals to them to dress according to Indian culture when entering temple premises. The right-wing religious organisation that put up the posters stated that they are simply requesting women and young girls to adhere to their appeal through the posters.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘In skirts or western clothes? View temple from outside': Posters at 40 MP temples ask women to follow Indian dress code; activist says 'no one can dictate to us'
JABALPUR: "If you are wearing miniskirts, jeans-tops, or Western clothes, please view the temple from outside," say posters put up outside at least 40 temples in Jabalpur city. These posters, placed by a right-wing organisation, appeal to women and young girls to dress in accordance with Indian culture when entering temples. The posters have become a topic of debate in the city. Reacting to them, advocate and women's rights activist Ranjana Kurariya said, 'What clothes we wear is our right. We can wear a saree, salwar-kurta, or anything we feel comfortable in. Deciding what to wear is our right; no one can dictate that to us — not even request it. God is for everyone, be it women or men. Seeing such posters will hurt women who visit temples.' She further questioned the very notion of Indian culture, saying, 'What is Indian culture? If we look back in time, stitched clothes weren't even worn here — they were brought in from other countries.' The posters request that visitors wear attire in line with Indian culture while entering temple premises. Those wearing short clothes, half-pants, Bermudas, miniskirts, or night suits are asked to view the temple from outside. Girls and women are also requested to cover their heads upon entering. The posters emphasise that the message should not be taken otherwise, stating that preserving Indian culture is essential. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Mahakal Sangh International Bajrang Dal is mentioned as the issuer. Ankit Mishra, district media in-charge of the International Bajrang Dal, said that the posters have been placed at 30 to 40 prominent temples in the city and are being extended to more. He stated that women play a leading role in religious activities and that preserving Indian culture is in their hands. He appealed to them to dress according to Indian tradition when visiting temples. The organisation behind the posters clarified that they are merely making a request to women and girls through this appeal.
