Haridwar, July 15 -- The Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar has implemented a new dress code requiring priests to wear pocketless attire, amid concerns regarding donation management at religious institutions.

Mansa Devi Temple Trust Chairman Ravindra Puri welcomed the new dress code, stating that all priests and staff members have since adhered to the requirement of wearing pocketless attire.

"When I arrived at the temple and observed the priests and staff, I noticed that none of their kurtas had pockets. Those who are opposing us are trying to tarnish the reputation of the Mansa Devi Temple... I would never seek to defame them... However, this situation compelled me to decide that our priests should wear attires without pockets while on dut...