The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-09-01
Ban on smartphones in Tamil Nadu temples comes into effect; phones without
This restriction has been brought in as incidents of devotees taking photographs and recording videos of the deities and idols inside the temples have been on the rise. Tamil Nadu temples enforce smartphone ban, allowing only non-camera phones to prevent photography, videography of deities and idols; lockers available for safe deposits. Ban on smartphones in Tamil Nadu temples comes into effect; phones without cameras to be allowed.
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