Temple Etiquette: Are You Praying Wrong? Vedic Scholar Reveals Scriptural Rules

• Vedic scholar Poolakhanda Subrahmanya Sharma highlights common devotional practices in temples that are not scripturally correct.
• Devotees should not stand directly in front of the main deity; the scripturally prescribed method is to stand to one side, preferably the left.
• Avoid obstructing the space between vehicle deities (Nandi, Garuda) and the main deity, as this is considered scripturally inappropriate.
• Emphasizes the importance of physical and mental purity, shedding ego, and acting calmly with humility and devotion inside the temple.
• Urges devotees to learn and follow scriptural methods for spiritual peace, discipline, God's grace, and inner joy.

Why It Matters: Follow scriptural temple etiquette for proper devotion, spiritual peace, and God's grace.