Kandy - temple
- The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka.
- It houses a tooth relic of the Buddha, which is believed to hold immense spiritual power.
- The temple is located in the heart of Kandy, near the picturesque Kandy Lake.
- The relic is enshrined in a series of golden caskets inside the temple's inner sanctum.
- Devotees visit the temple daily to offer prayers and witness traditional rituals.
- The Esala Perahera festival in Kandy features the sacred tooth relic in a grand procession with dancers, elephants, and drummers.
- The temple complex also includes shrines, museums, and royal palace remnants.
- Its architecture reflects traditional Kandyan style, with elaborate carvings and colorful paintings.
- Today, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Sri Lanka's Buddhist heritage.
