Is it forbidden to take photos of idols?

First, although Buddhist statues and other cultural relics have passed the statute of limitations for copyright protection, temples and related management units still enjoy certain copyright priority. This is just like the Forbidden City can produce and publish photo albums for its collections, but does not want tourists to Go and save a photo album yourself.

For example, at the British Museum, if there are no special instructions, you can take photos (without using flash), but you cannot publish a compilation of cultural relics in the British Museum. Photography with the intention of publishing must be negotiated with the competent authority. , obtain authorization, image data must be kept on file, and revenue must be shared according to rules.

Second, security and counterfeiting; although everyone now has a camera phone, if there is a real bad guy, this is not a problem, but it is indeed a thinking angle that does not allow taking pictures.

Third, tourists take photos; first of all, flash is harmful to statues, murals, etc.; on the other hand, the use of tripods and other equipment will cause delays in the flow of people, even affect the normal activities of some temples, and show insufficient respect for monks.

When you go to a temple, especially a temple that is really managed by monks, it is better to follow other people's homes. Pay attention to the signs, respect their requirements and habits, and ask less questions. They are not obliged to come to the temple. You fully explain the ins and outs of the rules, and the unpleasantness you cause them will eventually turn into concrete unpleasant events.

As for not taking pictures, as far as sightseeing is concerned, you must abide by local rules and regulations. If local regulations do not allow taking pictures, do not take pictures. Otherwise, it will be against the rules and uncooperative.

Sometimes taking photos requires a flash, and its flash will damage the painting and other maintenance of the statue; so this is also a major reason why taking photos is not allowed.

Of course, there is no need to use flash in the open air nowadays, but if religious customs do not allow taking pictures, then there is no argument; this is equivalent to not being allowed to bring mobile phones into the examination room, turning off mobile phones, etc., for Maintaining order means that it is not allowed, so it should be obeyed.