The appeal was made through media channels and banners, put up across the city, especially roads, leading to the temple.

The guidelines issued by the Banke Bihari temple authority is applicable to both male and female devotees. Temple manager said the initiative was taken to 'preserve the cultural dignity' of the temple.

Vrindavan's Thakur Bankebihari Temple has appealed to the visitors to "dress modestly" and refrain from wearing "indecent clothes" while on the temple premises.