Temple · Buddhist
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha·16th-19th century·Central Province·UNESCO World Heritage
Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist shrine, enshrining the Buddha's tooth relic within the old royal complex in Kandy.
Dedicated to
Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha
Period
16th-19th century
Hours
Daily temple sessions around morning, midday, and evening puja hours.
Neighborhood
Kandy Lake
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, or Sri Dalada Maligawa, sits at the heart of Kandy's old royal precinct. Sri Lanka Tourism notes that the relic became a palladium of rule and that the sacred city's UNESCO status is closely tied to the temple's historic and religious importance. Daily worship, drumming, and long queues of pilgrims make it a living shrine rather than a museum piece. Visitors should time their visit around puja hours for the strongest atmosphere and dress conservatively.
Folio II
Iconography & Detail
Folio III
Situation
Coda