Temple Etiquette: Avoid These Actions for a Respectful Visit!

• Always bathe and wash feet before entering; avoid bright clothes, hats, or towels on shoulders.
• Show reverence: Don't touch deity/flagpole with one hand, walk backward after darshan, avoid sitting higher than the deity.
• Maintain sanctity: No eating/sleeping in main temple, avoid loud talk, don't step on sacred areas like flagpole or gopuram.
• Observe specific customs: Do not pass between Shivalingam and Nandi; avoid plucking Bilva leaves on specific days.
• Focus your mind entirely on the deity, avoiding worldly thoughts, and let your inner conscience guide your actions.

Why It Matters: Follow temple customs for a respectful visit, guided by devotion and inner conscience.