Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vari Devasthanam,Annavaram

Code of Conduct at Temple Site

Temple Committee requests all visitors to preserve the sanctity of the Annavaram area. Suggestions in the form of 'Dos and Don'ts' are displayed at various places at Annavaram temple You are requested to get acquainted with them before you visit Temple.

A summary of these suggestions:

DOs :

	Do observe absolute silence inside the temple and chant Om Sri SatyaDevaya Namah to yourself
	Do respect and promote religious sentiments among co-pilgrims
	Do contact any of the Annavarm Devasthanams Enquiry Offices for information regarding the temple and your worship there
	Do pradakshinam (keeping the shrine to your right) with devotion before entering the temple
	Do follow the procedures of the temple and wait for your turn for the darshan of the Lord
	Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only

DONTs :

	Don't eat non-vegetarian food. Don't consume liquor or other intoxicants.
	Don't wear footwear, or move around in a vehicle, in and around the premises of the temple
	Don't approach touts for quick darshan and accommodation
	Don't rush in for darshan, but move along in the queue
	Don't prostrate (sastanga danda pranamam) inside the temple
	Don't buy spurious prasadam from street vendors
	Don't throw away the prasadam and teertham given to you at the temple
	Don't enter the temple, if, according to custom or usage, you are prohibited to enter.
	Don't wear flowers and garlands in Gardens; all flowers are for the Lord only.
	Don't spit or be a nuisance inside the temple premises
	Don't enter the shrine naked or wearing only a loin-cloth
	Don't wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
	Don't carry any weapon inside the temple.
	Don't eat food brought from outside or chew betel leaves in the temple premises.
	Don't evacuate urine or motion or spit in the premises of the temple.
	Don't pay obeisance with only one hand.
	Don't sit with your back facing the Deity.
	Don't talk about your wealth, money and status.
	Don't quarrel in the temple premises.
	Don't commit any act of violence or harshness in the temple premises.
	Don't sleep in the temple premises.