Key Takeaways
- The Kedarnath Dham committee imposed a strict ban on mobile phones and photography to preserve the temple’s sanctity.
- Pilgrims were previously caught filming proposal videos and dressing indecently, prompting the new guidelines.
- All visitors are under CCTV surveillance and may face legal action for violating the ban.
It has been announced by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham committee that a comprehensive prohibition on photography and videography is now in effect inside the Mandir premises.
Warning signs have been displayed prominently across the Mandir, cautioning pilgrims of legal action if photos or videos are clicked or made.
This measure aims to protect the sanctity of the site.
The warning signboards state, ‘Do not enter the Mandir premises with mobile phones. Any kind of videography or photography is strictly prohibited inside the Mandir, and you are under CCTV surveillance.’ Along with this, the pilgrims visiting the Mandir have also been urged to dress appropriately.
These guidelines come after inappropriate behaviour was earlier reported in the Mandir premises, be it shooting ‘proposal’ videos or wearing indecent clothes. President of the Shri Badrinath-Kedernath Dham Committee, Ajay Ajendra, emphasized the need to maintain the sanctity of the Dham, and prevent misconceptions that may arise due to the alleged indecent conduct of a few visitors.
‘Pilgrims to Kedarnath Dham have been urged to dress modestly. In the past, some pilgrims have been caught filming, and taking photos indecently inside the Mandir.’, stated Ajendra.
