Why non-Hindus are not allowed in temples?

A decision by the trustee board of the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat has put it out-of-bounds for non-Hindus. The authorities have decided against entry to people following other faiths without prior permission citing security concerns and protection of ‘sanctity’ of the religious place.

Are non-Hindus allowed to enter temples?

Yes, you will be allowed in the temple. There is no such thing require as Hindu or non-hindu to enter the temple.

In which temple non-Hindus are not allowed?

6-Kapaleeswarar Temple – Tamil Nadu: This temple was built in the 7th century in Dravidian architecture. This Shiva temple is located in Mylapore in Tamil Nadu. Any foreigner and/or non-Hindu person are not allowed inside the temple.

Why non-Hindus are not allowed in Guruvayur Temple?

Even when some of the other Hindu temples in the state does allow the entry of all believers irrespective of their religion, Guruvayur temple has always insisted on a certificate from the Arya Samajam in Kozhikode, to allow entry to a non-Hindu. In the absence of this, a purification ceremony is conducted otherwise.

Why Indira Gandhi was not allowed in Puri temple?

“In 1984, Indira Gandhi was not allowed to enter the temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri because she had married a Parsi, Feroze Gandhi,” pointed out a priest defending the ban on entry. In 2005, the Queen of Thailand Mahachakri Siridharan was not allowed inside the temple as she was a follower of Buddhism.

Can non Hindu enter Tirupati?

All non Hindus are allowed inside Tirumala Venkateshwara temple, only condition being that they should sign a declaration stating belief in Lord Venkateshwara, the declaration forms are available free of cost at all the temple entry gates.

Can Muslims go to Puri temple?

So, can Muslims and Christians offer their respects to the deities of Jagannath Temple? Yes, they can, but only once a year during the annual Rath Yatra.

What happens if a non-Hindu is caught trespassing inside the Jagannath Temple in Puri?

If a non-Hindu is caught trespassing inside the Jagannath Temple in Puri the entire Prasad must be thrown away from Atharanala bridge.

Can Sikhs enter Jagannath?

Not to forget the Muslim community’s refusal to hand over the holy sites of Kashi, Mathura and Ayodhya to Hindus. Governments and courts must also realise that Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains are allowed entry into Jagannath Temple because culturally and spiritually there is a lot that is common between them and the Hindus.

Are Muslims allowed in Tirupathi temple?

Yes. Muslims are allowed into the Tirupathi temple. But with a declaration that they are entering the temple in true faith. Legend says that, one of Lord Vishnu’s wife is a Muslim.

Are Sikhs allowed in Tirupati?

Yes, they can.. There is no restriction whatsoever… I am a turban bearing Sikh and I did Darshan on 24th March 2019 along with 2 other turban bearing relatives of mine.

Can Sikhs enter Jagannath Puri?

Governments and courts must also realise that Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains are allowed entry into Jagannath Temple because culturally and spiritually there is a lot that is common between them and the Hindus. Like any other organisation, management of the Jagannath Temple has a scope for improvement and reform.