revati9
27 June 2013, 10:24 PM
Namaste.
I say I am "preparing" to visit the mandir for a few reasons...the first is that the mandir that will be closest to me is new and still under construction so I will need to wait until it is completed. Another reason is that it will be my first time visiting a mandir in person so I have a bit of initial nervousness...will anyone think that a young Western/white woman like me is insincere/wanting "attention"/there to try to meet Indian men/etc?...but I know that will all melt away when I am in the presence of the Lord :)
I believe although I am not certain that this particular mandir is in more of the Caribbean/West Indian style which I am actually more familiar with (through internet streams and so on.) The one thing I was wondering about was an appropriate dress code. I have no problem with wearing a sari (and I have received instruction on how to drape it properly so that is not an issue) but would it be better to stay with conservative Western clothing? I know all the other rules of respect like sit with other women, remove shoes and so on.
Thank you so much for any advice or encouragement :)
I say I am "preparing" to visit the mandir for a few reasons...the first is that the mandir that will be closest to me is new and still under construction so I will need to wait until it is completed. Another reason is that it will be my first time visiting a mandir in person so I have a bit of initial nervousness...will anyone think that a young Western/white woman like me is insincere/wanting "attention"/there to try to meet Indian men/etc?...but I know that will all melt away when I am in the presence of the Lord :)
I believe although I am not certain that this particular mandir is in more of the Caribbean/West Indian style which I am actually more familiar with (through internet streams and so on.) The one thing I was wondering about was an appropriate dress code. I have no problem with wearing a sari (and I have received instruction on how to drape it properly so that is not an issue) but would it be better to stay with conservative Western clothing? I know all the other rules of respect like sit with other women, remove shoes and so on.
Thank you so much for any advice or encouragement :)