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🇱🇰 Temple of the Tooth (Kandy)

Temple of the Tooth / ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව · 중부주 칸디

Location

Overview

Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist site, enshrining a tooth relic of the Buddha, on the lakeside of the old kingdom capital Kandy. With the city it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and puja (offerings) are held three times daily to drumming.

Temple of the Tooth (Kandy) — © A.Savin · FAL

Highlights

The golden reliquary of the tooth and the thrice-daily puja
White temple-and-palace architecture beside Kandy Lake
The dazzling elephant procession of the Esala Perahera (Jul–Aug)
Traditional Kandyan dance and drum performances

Good to know

RulesCover shoulders and knees and remove shoes and hats to enter; time it with puja to see the ceremony.
·It is a sacred site — turning your back on the Buddha for photos or being loud is disrespectful and prohibited.
SafetySecurity screening is strict — avoid large bags and keep your belongings minimal.

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