No more phones at temples in TN, secure counters set up
CHENNAI: Devotees visiting major temples across Tamil Nadu will have to deposit their mobile phones at designated counters before entering the premises from September 1. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department has directed temple authorities to ensure their safe custody and return.
The move is aimed at protecting the sanctity of temples and preventing photography, videography and social-media reels inside temple premises. Devotees will be charged ₹5 per phone and issued a receipt. Temples have been instructed to deploy employees or volunteers to receive, secure and return the devices, while maintaining records of phones deposited and returned.
The move is aimed at protecting the sanctity of temples and preventing photography, videography and social-media reels inside temple premises. Devotees will be charged ₹5 per phone and issued a receipt. Temples have been instructed to deploy employees or volunteers to receive, secure and return the devices, while maintaining records of phones deposited and returned.
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