Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Photography Banned at Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple from August 15
The Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is a place where many people go to pray and worship.
Starting August 15, visitors will not be allowed to take photos or videos inside this temple.
They cannot use their mobile phones or cameras for that purpose.
This means people will not be able to make videos or reels inside the temple anymore.
The reason is that too many people were making videos and reels while visiting temples.
People complained about this, so the temple department decided to stop it.
From September 1, mobile phones will be completely banned in major temples across Tamil Nadu.
Lockers are being set up at the entrances so people can safely keep their phones.
A small fee of five rupees will be charged for each phone stored.
Visitors will get a receipt when they leave their phone in a locker.
Photography and videography using mobile phones and cameras will be banned at the Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple from August 15.
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department took the decision after complaints about the increased use of videos and reels in temples.
Carrying mobile phones into major temples in Tamil Nadu will be completely banned from September 1.
Lockers are being installed at temple entrances so visitors can safely store their mobile phones.
A fee of ₹5 per mobile phone will be collected for locker use, and receipts will be issued.
- Who
- Visitors to the Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple and major temples in Tamil Nadu; decision made by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department.
- What
- A ban on photography, videography, and carrying mobile phones inside temples.
- When
- From August 15 at the Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple; from September 1 in major temples across Tamil Nadu.
- Where
- Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple and major temples across Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Because of complaints about the increased use of videos and reels from temples.
- Temple
- Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple
- Photography ban effective
- August 15
- Full mobile phone ban
- September 1 (major temples in Tamil Nadu)
- Reason for ban
- Complaints about increased use of videos and reels in temples
- Governing body
- Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department
- Locker storage fee
- ₹5 per mobile phone, with receipts issued