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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which famous South Indian Temple has granted permission to women devotees to enter its premises wearing salwar suits
A
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
B
Sree Dharma Sastha Ayyappa Swamy Temple
C
Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple
D
Venkateswara Temple
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Earlier, women devotees had to wear a ‘mundu ’ (dhoti ) over their waist if they were attired in salwars and churidars before entering the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple .

Detailed explanation-2: -Saree will be fine. If u wear churidhar or salwar kameez u will have wear dhoti (veshthi).. Dhothi(In Malayalam it is called Mundu) can be got from near the temple entrance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dress codes for women are Sarees, Dhoties or Pavadas with blouse or other coverings as appropriate to their age. Women need to wear Sari, Mundum Neriyathum (set-mundu), Skirt and Blouse, or Half Sari. Salvar sets and other modern dresses are not allowed. Young girls below 12 years may wear gowns.

Detailed explanation-4: -Women will be allowed inside the temple in a long ankle length skirt although sarees are the safest choice for a visit to Padmanabhaswamy temple.

Detailed explanation-5: -The best months to visit are September to February. For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth. For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.

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