Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 18:54 IST The Karnataka government has made it mandatory to obtain prior permission and pay prescribed fees for any professional or commercial filming in ‘A’ and ‘B’ category temples Officials said the directive is intended to restore decorum within temple premises and ensure that devotees are not disturbed by large-scale or unregulated filming activities. (Representational image/AI-generated) In a bid to curb the growing nuisance of unauthorised reels and video shoots inside temple premises, the Karnataka government has announced stricter enforcement of filming regulations in Muzrai temples across the state. The Muzrai Department has made it mandatory to obtain prior permission and pay prescribed fees for any kind of professional or commercial filming in “A” and “B” category temples. The move comes amid concerns over social media influencers and YouTubers crowding temple premises and allegedly compromising the sanctity of religious spaces. Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy clarified that the step is aimed at regulating activities, not generating revenue. “It is not done with the intention of taking money. But many people were coming and shooting …