Why can't one photograph deities?

[Gauracandra 1]

I'm curious as to why at various Hindu temples one is not allowed to photograph the deities. What is the philosophy behind it? Any opinions? I was thinking how great it would be if we had a web cam in various temples throughout Vrindavan, South India etc... at all the beautiful temples in India, and then from a distance we could honor the deities even sitting around the world in various countries.

 

Gauracandra

[talasiga 0]

1. To prevent the Rupa in the sanctum from being dispersed to remote quarters beyond the control of the watchers who wish to ensure honourable worship.

 

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[Maitreya 0]

I have mixed feelings about the filming of festivals like Janmastami.Not about the filming of the Deities really.It's more when I suddenly notice the camera being panned around that it seems like a distraction.

 

Maybe its because I know I dance like a goose and sing like a frog.The thought of that being captured on film is hard on my ego.

 

But to have arati's from around the world being just a click away is a wonderful idea, as long as the focus was on Their Lordships worship.