A ban on smartphones is introduced at 52 temples in Tamil Nadu, with people required to deposit their devices at entry points. According to reports, the government sets a ₹5 charge for the deposit service, and access with phones is restricted inside temple premises.
The outlets agree on the core elements: the number of temples affected (52), the nature of the restriction (smartphones/mobile phones), and the purpose related to device deposit at entry. They differ mainly in the way the details are described, with some focusing more directly on the deposit charge while others emphasize the breadth of the temple coverage across the state. The policy is presented as a targeted measure for temple areas rather than a general statewide ban, applying specifically to the listed sites.
Both reports frame the move as part of local temple management rules aimed at controlling phone use during visits, though broader context—such as the stated rationale and enforcement mechanics beyond deposits—is not fully detailed in the provided excerpts.
