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What should I know for my first visit to a Hindu temple? I am visiting a local Hindu temple for a school project and was wondering if there are any customs/cultural differences I should be aware of? Also, the service I plan to attend is called "Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam," its form 9am-9:30am. Is this a walk-in service(am I allowed to attend uninvited), and if so, whats it like? Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - 2012-02-22 23:41:24 Best Answer You should take off your shoes outside the temple and take off hat or anything covering your head. Ring the bell if there is any at the entrance. You can bring some flowers or fruits as an offering to the God. It sounds like South Indian temple by the name of it in which only the "pujaris"(priest) are allowed inside the building where the God's statue is placed. Bow and keep your hands folded together as a sign of respect to the God and priest. Keep looking around and try to follow what people are doing or simply ask for help. All Answers Answer 1 It would help to know not to look directly at the idols. Some of their gods get kinda fugly... 2012-02-22 23:42:58 Answer 2 Go to the temple before hand and find out. Otherwise, be observant and follow those that go before you. Peace. 2012-02-22 23:44:19 Answer 3 your not allowed to wear any footwear dont worry just follow what other devotes are doing you will know it for yourself 2012-02-22 23:47:16 Answer 4 Be ready to digest Sanata-Dharam Myths! Try to find out the meaning of re-carnation theory - specially Jesus! 2012-02-22 23:49:14 Answer 5 Wear cheap shoes ......have to leave it out. Ignore religion....be free where ever you are. 2012-02-22 23:51:36 Answer 6 Take your shoes off when you enter and if any food is offered to you then you got to take it otherwise it will be considered offensive to refuse it. If you want more info you're free to message me 2012-02-22 23:58:48 Answer 7 You should take off your shoes outside the temple and take off hat or anything covering your head. Ring the bell if there is any at the entrance. You can bring some flowers or fruits as an offering to the God. It sounds like South Indian temple by the name of it in which only the "pujaris"(priest) are allowed inside the building where the God's statue is placed. Bow and keep your hands folded together as a sign of respect to the God and priest. Keep looking around and try to follow what people are doing or simply ask for help. 2012-02-23 00:03:34 |
