first temple visit... a little nervous!

[Eastern Mind]

In My City The Wont Allow Foreigners Inside The Temple ( Kanchi Kamachi Temple ) No Matter What You Wear I Dont Know Why !

Vannakkam Hari: I'm curious about this. Does the sign say 'No Hindus' or 'No Foreigners'? Many temples in India and here in America have some restrictions such as cell-phones, cameras, people being disrespectful, and the like. Hindu temples, (just like any religious gathering place) are not public places, after all. Not that I will go and test it on purpose, but I do understand some of the reasons.

Actually the one I'm interested in is the Ekambaranatha Siva temple, as part of these 5: http://www.hindu-blog.com/2008/06/pa...a-temples.html

Aum Namasivaya