Mumbai, Mar 11 (Reporter) Khandoba Temple of Jejuri, which is one of the most prominent Hindu pilgrimage centres of Maharashtra managed by the Khandoba Temple Trust, has implemented a new dress code for devotees banning short clothes, officials said here on Tuesday. To ensure proper adherence, the Trust has also released a set of guidelines outlining acceptable attire for darshan (viewing of the deity). Moving forward, only those dressed in traditional Indian clothing will be permitted entry into the temple premises. This decision was taken by the Board of Trustees of Shri Martand Devasthan, Jejuri, with the aim of maintaining the sanctity of the temple. Both male and female devotees must adhere to the prescribed dress code, which prohibits inappropriate or revealing clothing. Items such as torn jeans, Bermuda shorts, skirts, and other fashion apparel deemed unsuitable for a sacred space will not be allowed. Jejuri's Khandoba is a Kuladaivata of many farming families, Brahmins, and the nomadic Dhangar tribe of the Maharashtra and Deccan region. According to legends and folklore, Khandoba was a human avatar of Bhagawan Shiva; he used to live and rule the region from Jejuri-gad (transl. Jejuri fort), where the Mandir is now present. The Mandir is also known as Jejuri-gad. Khandoba killed the demon brothers Mani and Malla when they harassed people...////...