Varanasi, July 24 -- The Kashi Vidwat Parishad has introduced a new Hindu Code of Conduct aimed at reforming Hindu traditions and societal behaviours.

This comprehensive 400-page document was formulated after extensive consultations with scholars, Shankaracharyas, Mahamandaleshwars, and saints from across the country.

The code addresses the ban on dowry, restrictions on lavish wedding expenditures, and encourages daytime Vedic marriages. The code also limits the traditional funeral feast to just 13 people. Additionally, modern practices such as pre-wedding shoots and engagement ceremonies before marriages have been discouraged.

A notable feature of the new code is the simplified process for reconversion to Hinduism. Individuals who lef...