Why Follow Holy Dhāma Etiquette?
Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma is the eternal spiritual abode of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and one of the most sacred places of pilgrimage for Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas. Every visitor is invited to deepen their pilgrimage by approaching the holy dhāma with devotion, humility, and respect.
By following traditional Vaiṣṇava etiquette, we help preserve the peaceful atmosphere of the holy dhāma and ensure that all pilgrims can experience its spiritual beauty.
Temple Etiquette
Respect the Deities
Please avoid taking selfies with the Deities. Instead, take a moment to offer respectful darśana and heartfelt prayers.
Electronic Devices
Mobile phones, cameras, laptops, luggage, shoes, and other electronic devices are not permitted inside the temple.
Modest Dress
Please wear clean and modest clothing when entering the temple. Shorts, half-pants, three-quarter pants, night dresses, lungis, and other immodest attire are not permitted.
Personal Conduct
Maintain Spiritual Purity
Smoking, alcohol, coffee, recreational drugs, and all other intoxicants are not permitted anywhere within the ISKCON Mayapur campus.
Honor Vaiṣṇava Principles
Visitors are requested to respect the four regulative principles by avoiding illicit sex and gambling while visiting the holy dhāma.
Devotional Atmosphere
Please help maintain the peaceful devotional atmosphere by refraining from playing mundane (non-devotional) music.
Pets
Pets are not permitted within the ISKCON Mayapur campus.
Honoring Prasādam & the Holy Dhāma
Respect Prasādam
Please honor prasādam with gratitude and avoid wasting any food that has been offered to the Lord.
Vegetarian Campus
Please do not bring or consume meat, fish, eggs, or any other non-vegetarian food anywhere on the campus.
Keep the Holy Dhāma Clean
Please use the designated dustbins and help keep Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma clean and beautiful for all pilgrims.
Thank You
Every visitor contributes to preserving the sacred atmosphere of Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma. By following these simple guidelines, we show our respect for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, honor fellow pilgrims, and help preserve this holy place for generations to come.
Discover the Glories of Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma
Understanding the spiritual greatness of Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma helps us appreciate why Vaiṣṇava etiquette is so important. Explore scriptural quotations from Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma Māhātmya, Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, and other Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava scriptures describing the extraordinary mercy and glories of this most sacred abode.
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