Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist shrine, the Sri Dalada Maligawa in royal Kandy. Witness centuries-old pooja rituals, rhythmic traditional drumming, and ornate golden architecture sheltering the venerated relic of Lord Buddha's tooth.

Set gracefully alongside Kandy Lake against a backdrop of mist-covered forested hills, the Temple of the Tooth is the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka. For centuries, possession of this sacred relic symbolized the legitimate right to rule the island nation.

Experience the sacred morning or evening Thevava rituals where fragrant jasmine and lotus blossoms are offered amid the hypnotic resonance of traditional hewisi drummers and chanting monks.