7 Temples In India Where Photography Is Not Allowed

Gunjan D. Bidani
Sep 20, 2024

Jagannath Temple, Puri (Odisha)

One of the most famous temples in India, the Jagannath Temple is a major pilgrimage site. Photography and even carrying mobile phones or cameras are prohibited inside the temple premises.

Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)

Known for its immense wealth and grandeur, the Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple enforces a strict no-photography policy inside the temple grounds.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

One of the holiest temples for Hindus, photography is strictly prohibited within the Kashi Vishwanath Temple premises to maintain its spiritual sanctity.

Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra (Jammu and Kashmir)

One of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, the Vaishno Devi Temple also restricts any kind of photography or videography inside the temple area.

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai (Tamil Nadu)

The stunning Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is known for its intricate architecture, but photography is not allowed inside the temple. Visitors can only capture the beauty of the temple from the outside.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat

Somnath Temple, an important Jyotirlinga shrine, has strict security regulations, and photography is banned inside the temple to preserve the sanctity and privacy of the space.

Golden Temple, Amritsar (Punjab)

While you can take pictures of the exterior of the Golden Temple, photography inside the sanctum sanctorum is strictly forbidden to maintain its sacred environment.

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