Temple Customs

• Hindus only are allowed to enter the temple.
• Enter the temple with an absolute sense of devotion.
• Switch off your mobile phones before entering in to the temple premises.
• Devotees who wish to enter the temple are strictly advised to dress decently and modestly to maintain decorum in the temple, which is important for a spiritual ambiance.
• Men and boys above 5 years do not enter the temple wearing shirt, banian, lungi, bermuda / half pant / track-pant and checkered clothes.
• Women and girls above 10 years do not enter the temple wearing trouser like dress, shorts, tight slacks and T-shirts, sleeveless top / blouse, nightie / maxi.
• Remove foot wares before entering the temple premises including Dwaraka Building. There are facilities / dedicated places provided outside the temple premises to keep / store them properly.
• Do not take camera, video camera, walkman, etc., inside the temple premises.
• Do not retain babies and small children for a long time inside the temple premises.
• Photography / video is restricted inside the temple premises. However, for Vidhyarambham, Annaprasham (Choroonu) and marriage ceremony etc., the IMPORTANT MOMENTS only are allowed to be photo-graphed / videoed while the ceremony is solemnized, with prior permission. Only one photographer/videographer from bride’s and bridegroom’s side will be permitted.
• Immediately after the marriage, the couple should not have pradakshinam.
• Do not smoke, spit chew pan etc. inside the temple premises.
• Do not enter the temple premises in inebriated condition.
• Do not gossip, talk loudly and avoid arguments in the temple premises.
• Do not touch the Temple Balikkallu, Sreekovils and the Photographs, which are displayed surroundings of the temple premises / compound walls.
• Do not through away the Prasadam / Theertham received from the temple. Keep them with respect.
• Do not distribute any eatable items or other temples Prasadam inside the temple premises.
• Distribution of any type advertising matters (Notices) inside the temple premises are strictly prohibited.
• Please co-operate with the temple staffs to serve you better.