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Photography rules inside the Dambulla Cave Temples

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Leo D.•6050 rep•2

Are we allowed to take photos of the ancient Buddha statues inside the Dambulla Cave Temples. I read varying reports online.

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Yes, you can take photos of the statues and the ceiling murals, but you MUST turn your flash completely off. The bright flashes degrade the ancient paint. More importantly, NEVER take a selfie or a photo posing with your back turned to the statues. The temple guards are very strict and will confiscate your camera or force you to delete the photos immediately.

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Amali D.•8590 rep•1

It is quite dark inside some of the caves, so you need a camera that handles high ISO well since you cannot use flash.

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Mia S.•8570 rep•2

Also, do not try to use a tripod. The walkways are narrow and it blocks the pilgrims.

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