Footwear in temples

Many temples, such as the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore, rightly insist that you remove footwear before entering , which gets tiresome if you’re forever lacing up and unlacing your hiking boots. Pick up a pair of sandals that are easy to slip on and off (a couple hundred rupees at most markets). If you have images of those shoe-pilfering lads in Slumdog Millionaire, carry your shoes in a day pack, or give a few rupees to a temple attendant to guard your footwear. Since sacred cows and other animals frequently roam some temple grounds, you may want to avoid walking barefoot, so stocking feet it is.