
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist shrine, housing the revered tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Located in the heart of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the temple is renowned for its daily rituals, traditional Kandyan architecture, and the grand Esala Perahera festival, attracting pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
