Hinduism in Five Minutes - Steven W Ramey
60. Can Someone Who is Not Hindu Visit a Temple? If so, How Should They Dress and Act?
Hinduism in Five Minutes - Steven W Ramey
Brian K. Pennington [+]
Elon University
Brian K. Pennington is Director of the Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society and Professor of Religious Studies at Elon University.
Description
Most Hindu temples in the world welcome visitors. This chapter offers some advice for how dress, move around and sit in temple space, and participate in common rituals so that visitors can feel confident they are conducting themselves as respectful guests.