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Are you allowed to take photos of the shrine at Temple of the Tooth?

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Carmen Ruiz•82495 rep•2

I want a picture of the golden casket. Is that allowed?

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Carmen Ruiz•82495 rep•2

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You can photograph the shrine room, but NEVER turn your back on the shrine to take a selfie. It is considered extremely disrespectful.

answered 3 months ago

Nuwan Jayasinghe•44670 rep•1

And don't use flash. The camera flash is distracting to people who are praying.

answered 3 months ago

Dinesh Silva•19250 rep•1

Got it, no selfies, no flash. Respectful photos only.

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