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Rules for using tripods inside ancient temple ruins

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Emma L.•7850 rep•2

I want to take long exposure photos of the Gal Vihara statues in Polonnaruwa. Are tourists allowed to set up tripods.

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For personal photography with a standard tripod, your regular entrance ticket is sufficient. However, you must not block the paths of pilgrims. The golden rule is NEVER take a photo posing with your back to the Buddha statues. The guards will force you to delete the photos. Also, do not use flash on the ancient statues.

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Bhante S.•6690 rep•1

I set up my tripod at the Vatadage and no one bothered me. Just be respectful.

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Noah D.•6750 rep•2

Understood, I will use a small travel tripod and stay out of the way.

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Emma L.•7850 rep•2

If you bring massive lighting rigs, you need a permit from the Cultural Fund.

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