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Photography rules and dress codes for visiting ancient temple ruins

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Chloe J.•5255 rep•2

I am visiting Polonnaruwa tomorrow What are the cultural rules for photographing ancient ruins and statues so I do not offend anyone

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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•1

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•2

Do not climb onto the ruined brick walls to get a better angle either. That is highly illegal.

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