RULES FOR ENTERING A TEMPLE
Do not walk in front of people when they are praying.
Do not use flash or point your camera at the priest's face.
Never sit higher than the priest or the offerings.
During cremation ceremonies, do not get in the way of attendees.
You are not allowed:
To bring food in the temple.
To enter the temple if you have open wounds
To enter the temple if you are physically or mentally hill to enter the temple if you are in a state of mourning.
Women are not allowed to enter temples during their menstruation.
Some other rules may apply, so we recommend you ask, especially during festivals.
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