Photography rules and dress codes for visiting ancient temple ruins
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The absolute golden rule in Sri Lankan culture is NEVER take a photograph 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 cover your shoulders and knees.
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Tharushi F.•7420 rep•120
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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Mateo R.•6490 rep•219
Do not climb onto the ruined brick walls to get a better angle either. That is highly illegal.
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