Tamil Nadu: Mobile Ban in Temple Sparks Fury; Devotees Question Charging Rs 5 Fee for Depositing Phones

HR&CE Temple Phone Ban: Is There A Sinister Plan To Make Devotees Stop Visiting Temples?

The Joseph Vijay TVK government’s ban on camera-enabled mobile phones inside 52 major temples came into effect on 1 September 2026. The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department says the move is aimed at preserving the sanctity of temples and preventing photography, videography, selfies and reels inside temple premises. There is little argument against […]

Vijay puts mobiles on flight mode in Tamil Nadu's temples. Gods know why

Tamil Nadu has begun enforcing a mobile phone ban in 52 major temples from September 1. The move aims to restore sanctity and privacy, but its success will depend on clear and fair enforcement.

Tamil Nadu: Mobile ban in temple sparks fury; Devotees question charging Rs 5 fee for depositing phones

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to prohibit devotees from carrying mobile phones inside 52 temples has triggered a sharp backlash, with Hindu organisations, BJP functionaries and several devotees questioning both the restriction and the reported Rs 5 charge for depositing phones. The mobile phone ban, implemented from September 1 as the first phase of a wider rollout, has also raised concerns over long queues at phone-deposit count…

Vanathi urges restrictions instead of complete temple phone ban - News Today

  Chennai, Sept 3: Former BJP national women’s wing president Vanathi Srinivasan has urged the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department to reconsider its decision to completely prohibit devotees from carrying mobile phones into 52 major Hindu temples. She suggested that restrictions could instead be imposed in sensitive areas such as the sanctum [...] The post Vanathi urges restrictions instead of complete temple phone ban…

Many people oppose ban of phones inside Sri Kapali Temple. Suggest alternatives

Many people who visit Sri Kapali Temple are not happy with the ban on carrying phones inside – an order issued by the state government recently. They say the queues …