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Photography rules for ancient temple ruins and culture

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Oliver B.•6050 rep•2
asked about 22 hours ago

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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Oliver B.•6050 rep•2

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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 to protect ancient pigments.

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Dr. Nimal.•4970 rep•2

Can we use a tripod at the ruins

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answered about 21 hours ago
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Oliver B.•6050 rep•2

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

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Bhante S.•5590 rep•2

Yes, as long as it is a standard tripod and you do not block the path of pilgrims.

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Dr. Nimal.•4970 rep•2

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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Sophia M.•4895 rep•2

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