Temple of the Tooth, Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka
The Temple of the Tooth contains multiple halls and chambers decorated with intricate wooden carvings, painted murals, and golden architectural elements throughout its structure.
Constructed in 1595, the temple houses a tooth relic of Buddha, brought from India to Sri Lanka in the 4th century by Princess Hemamali.
The annual Esala Perahera festival features traditional dancers, musicians, fire performers, and decorated elephants parading through the streets of Kandy.
Visitors must remove shoes and wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees before entering the temple grounds between 5:30 AM and 8:00 PM.
The sacred tooth relic resides in a two-story inner shrine protected by a golden roof and elephant tusks at the entrance.
Location: Kandy
Inception: 1595
Email: maligawa@sltnet.lk
Website: http://sridaladamaligawa.lk
GPS coordinates: 7.29361,80.64139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
Sri Lanka offers diverse photography sites from ancient fortresses to national parks. Sigiriya Rock displays stone architecture amid green landscapes. Buddhist temples house cultural artifacts, while colonial structures like Galle Fort stand along the coast. National parks contain elephants and leopards in their natural habitat. Mountains, waterfalls, and beaches provide natural settings. The country features religious monuments such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Gardens, tea plantations, and forest reserves showcase the local flora.
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