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HYDERABAD, INDIA, June 4, 2003: A dress code has been established for the Lord Venkateswara (also known as Balaji) at Tirumala hills. The Tirupathi-Tirumala Devastanam (TTD), which runs the temple, has announced men will not be allowed to participate in any rituals unless they are wearing a dhoti and angavastram and women should be wearing sari or salwar kameez. The dress code, which came into effect from Tuesday, has reportedly been prompted by complaints. For now, the dress code does not apply to those visiting the temple just for darshan. “It is only for people offering specific sevas,” said P. Balasubrahmanyam, a TTD official. But it may be extended to all visitors later.

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