Somnath temple to restrict entry of non-Hindus

[Bitter Melon]

To give a hilarious example of how non-believers would treat a Hindu deity, something Hindus would not do.

Watch from 1:25

 

[Levina]

Vaishnava temples on the other hand are strictly non-vegetarians.

Did you mean vegetarians?

 

[Shan-e-ibrahim]

Depends on the temple. Kali puja and a lot of Shiv puja involves sacrifice, where meat is kept in front of the deity. Ancestor worship also entails meat as part of offerings. Vaishnava temples on the other hand are strictly non-vegetarians.

@levina see, it depends

 

[Bitter Melon]

Did you mean vegetarians?

Oops, will correct it, tx

 

[Levina]

@levina see, it depends

Ofcourse it depends!!!
My point is, if you're disrespectful towards followers of a religion(be it hinduism or Islam) then dont expect entry into their religious places.

 

[lightoftruth]

Temples are not tourist places neither are they museums. Temples have undergone a lot of persecution already and hence this rule was formulated. It is not unusual for a new convert to Christianity or Islam to come and defecate or throw feces on the idols. It used to be a routine practice in fact. People clicking photos of the shrine despite being told to not do so, sitting with their boots pointed towards the deity are all very common occurrences. Then they post it on blogs and facebooks making fun of the deities.

Instead of giving an opportunity for a riot to break out, it is better to ban people who have no belief in the deities from entering the temples.

Like it or not they are big tourist attraction.
That's gross generalization not everyone from a different faith is carrying feces or intend to hurt religious sentiments,even then adequate security can be provided in the temple premises ,even after it happens temple authority can file a case against anyone doing so.Throw them in jail.
Electronic items can be easily banned for security purposes.
solution of such issue is not banning and pre judging ppl of different faith, which is impractical but having more regulations and security in temple premises.

 

[hussain0216]

Why would anyone non hindu go to a temple

For muslims it would be a place of idol worshippers so would be forbidden i assume the same for xtians

Unless you had a fetish for freaky looking things why would a non muslim go

 

[Shan-e-ibrahim]

Ofcourse it depends!!!
My point is, if you're disrespectful towards followers of a religion(be it hinduism or Islam) then dont expect entry into their religious places.

No my point was against your point when you said all believers must be allowed in temple or mosque etc. But If all are believers , why mosques, temples and etc.. why not one place.. lol. This means some one from them is not a believer otherwise they would all follow similar belief.

 

[Bitter Melon]

Like it or not they are big tourist attraction.
That's gross generalization not everyone from a different faith is carrying feces or intend to hurt religious sentiments,even then adequate security can be provided in the temple premises ,even after it happens temple authority can file a case against anyone doing so.Throw them in jail.
Electronic items can be easily banned for security purposes.
solution of such issue is not banning and pre judging ppl of different faith, which is impractical but having more regulations and security in temple premises.

Sorry, you have no idea of the amount of nuisance that can happen in situations like this. It is not just the orthodox temples which are for banning non-Hindus entry, even liberal places have started enforcing it, because they simply cannot keep minding and correcting people every day, every minute.

Goa temple bans entry of foreigners, others impose dress code - The Times of India

 

[Bitter Melon]

Like it or not they are big tourist attraction.

Once again, the outer walls are generally accessible for tourists, but the inner halls are prohibited.

Temples cannot be treated as tourist attractions. Temple tourism though for devotees is a big part of Indian "tourist" scene with these forming over a billion tourist visits every year and quite a revenue earner.

 

[Levina]

No my point was against your point when you said all believers must be allowed in temple or mosque etc. But If all are believers , why mosques, temples and etc.. why not one place.. lol. This means some one from them is not a believer otherwise they would all follow similar belief.

If you're talking about Omnists then they dont enter mosques and temples with beef/pork and wine.

 

[Shan-e-ibrahim]

I think non Hindus in India can easily insult Hindu beliefs and get away with it. Out shows how bad their religious beliefs are

because hindu beliefs are not centred to anything static. In your ved purans, the stories are full of fight among gods and gods insulting gods. May be I fail to understand the basic fundamental behind this.

 

[Bitter Melon]

Cases like these are not isolated.

 

[pakdefender]

Why Somnath ? because of Mahmud Ghaznavi ?

 

[mooppan]

It is not there in any devasthana, either chikka or dodda. Smaller temples are road side shrine like. It is so small, no one can enter the temple, dalit or a brahmin.

yalla kadenu ogi nodidira neevu??.
I am not joking,There are many such areas in Tamilnadu..Ever heard about Two glass systems in hotels(one glass for dalits and other for others),They are not permitted to wear slippers or can't tuck up their lungis while passing through some caste Hindu areas..Same in the case of Dalit Christians,So i don't think its limited to any religion,more to do will their culture and living environment..
If you want to showcase all as good and perfect,continue..