Sri Maha Bodhi visit etiquette tourists keep getting it wrong

Strict etiquette for Sri Maha Bodhi visit Dress code white or modest light colours sleeves below shoulders trousers or skirts below knees Remove shoes hats and sunglasses at the second entrance gate Leather goods belts handbags watches with leather strap must be removed Backpacks accepted but not allowed past inner platform store at the booth (free) Photography allowed in outer compound NOT inside inner platform NEVER with your back to the tree The sacred direction is east face that direction when photographing Offerings water lily flowers or white lotus from outside vendors 200 LKR Lay them at the railing not the tree itself Foreign visitors entry 200 LKR pilgrimage area free Quiet voices no laughing throughout Plan 90 minutes minimum