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Photography rules for ancient ruins and temples in Anuradhapura

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Noah D.•8465 rep•2

I want to take photos of the giant stupas in Anuradhapura. Are there restrictions on using tripods or taking photos with monks.

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Standard photography is fine, but commercial tripod use requires a Central Cultural Fund permit. The absolute golden rule is NEVER pose with your back turned to a Buddha statue or stupa. If you want a photo, stand sideways. Also, do not take photos of monks without respectfully asking them first. Drones are strictly banned without military and CAA clearance.

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Dr. Nimal.•17240 rep•1

Wear slip-on shoes. You will be taking them off constantly to enter the photo zones.

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Dr. Nimal.•24730 rep•1

I saw guards force a tourist to delete selfies because their back was to the Ruwanwelisaya stupa.

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Emma L.•8640 rep•2

Thanks, I will stick to respectful landscape shots and leave the tripod in the hotel.

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Noah D.•8465 rep•2

Can I use a flash inside the smaller image houses.

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Noah D.•8465 rep•2

Make sure you take your hat off when photographing on the sandy compounds around the temples.

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Dr. Nimal.•24730 rep•1

Also, do not climb onto any ruined brick walls to get a better angle. It is highly illegal.

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Emma L.•8640 rep•2

Absolutely no flash inside painted image houses. It destroys the ancient natural pigments.

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Dr. Nimal.•17240 rep•1

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