Mobile phones banned at Vanabadrakaliamman Temple from September 1
The Vanabadrakaliamman Temple in Tamil Nadu will prohibit mobile phones on its premises starting September 1, 2026. The administration is establishing secure deposit centers for devotees to store their devices for a nominal fee.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend of religious institutions implementing digital detox policies to maintain the sanctity of sacred spaces.
Devotees visiting the Vanabadrakaliamman Temple at Thekkampatti in Mettupalayam taluk will not be allowed to carry mobile phones onto the temple premises from September 1, 2026, in accordance with the Tamil Nadu government’s guidelines.
The temple administration is setting up two mobile phone deposit centres on the premises for the convenience of devotees. Visitors have been requested to deposit their phones at these centres before proceeding for darshan.
A fee of ₹5 will be charged for the safekeeping of each mobile phone.
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