Mumbai: Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai’s most visited Hindu temple, has banned devotees from wearing certain attire, including ripped denim clothing, to the shrine.
The dress code was announced at a press conference held by the temple trust on Tuesday to release the list of cultural and religious programmes for the annual Maghi Utsav that will be held at the temple between January 30 and February 4.
The temple trustees also announced an advisory on the dress code that devotees need to follow while visiting the shrine. Torn or ripped denim clothing and body-revealing outfits have been banned. Devotees have been advised to follow Indian cultural norms in their attire.
This is not the first time the temple has issued an advisory on the attire worn by devotees. A similar rule was issued a couple of decades ago.
Temple Announces A Ban On Plastic Bags In The Premises
The temple also announced a ban on plastic bags in the premises. The temple adminstration said it will make it compulsory for pilgrims to carry offerings in paper bags. Facilities to distribute paper pouches will be organised shortly.
About Maghi Ganesh Jayanti
Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, or Magh Vinayak Chaturthi, is celebrated annually on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Magh. The day is observed as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. In 2025, the festival falls on February 1, with the tithi starting on February 1 at 1.08 am and ending on February 2, at 9.14 amThe festival is observed by devotees in a more personal way compared to the community celebrations during Ganesh Chaturthi later during the year.
Among the cultural events planned during the festival are performances by singer Shankar Mahadevan and percussionist Shivmani on January 30. There will be a kirtan programme on February 1 which is Ganesh Janmadivas.
The festival will conclude on February 4 with a shobha yatra along the roads around the temple. The procession will pass through important temples in the area, including the Vithal Rakhumai temple, Jakhadevi temple, Hanuman Mandir
