Photography rules and dress codes for ancient temple ruins
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The most important cultural rule in Sri Lanka is that you must NEVER take a photo posing with your back turned to a Buddha statue, even if it is a ruin. This is considered deeply disrespectful. You must stand sideways or face the statue. Also, remove your hat and shoes when standing on the sandy compounds, and turn off your camera flash.
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Sanath P.•420 rep•149
The guards are super strict. I saw someone forced to delete selfies because their back was to the statue at Gal Vihara.
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Amy S.•1205 rep•230
Do not climb onto the ruined brick walls to get a better angle either. That is highly illegal.
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Ruwini D.•1190 rep•13
Great list. No backward selfies and I will respect the dress code.
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