Puri Jagannath Temple makes dress code mandatory for devotees

The administration of Shree Jagannath Temple has made a dress code mandatory for devotees entering the 12th century shrine. Devotees must wear decent clothes and are not allowed to wear half pants, shorts, torn jeans, skirts, or sleeveless dresses. Additionally, chewing gutkha and pan, as well as the use of plastic and polythene, are banned in the temple premises starting from New Year's day of 2024. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has enforced these restrictions and fines will be imposed in case of violations.