How to behave in the Temple ?

Normally we visit the Temples and pray to the God and offer some presents

in the form of money, charity etc., But before all

that ,  we have to observe certain things which we know already. Discipline

is the chief cause for the peace and serenity.

When we go to Temple, one should not shout at ,  should not talk

loudly, should not laugh, should not talk about  materialistic

affairs and things.

One should see the cleanliness in the temple environment. If any

 coconut shells, the peels of Banana fruits and other dust are

found  in the temple , we have to collect them and place them i

n the dustbin which is arranged by the Temple authorities.

One should maintain the discipline even in the queue and should

not push others for urgency.

At the time of Darshan of the God,  have the Darshan and

close the eyes and pray to Him .

And we should sit for some time and meditate

Take the Teerdham submissivly in the standing position.

But at our Homes we have to take the Teerdham in the

sitting position.

In the Temple, if it is lord Siva, do the Deeparadhana

 (worshipping with oil lamp)  on left side.

If it is Lord Sree Mahavishnu the Deeparadhana should be

done on right side.

In the Temple of Goddess Parvati Devi or Sree Lakshmi Devi ,

if it is an oil lamp (gingily oil) we have to worship by placing that

lamp on left side. It is Cow Ghee lamp (Go ghrutam) we should

worship the Deity by placing the lamp on right side.

So we have to observe so many principles to follow the customs