Cultural · Central Province
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, houses Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist artefact — a tooth of the Buddha himself. Set beside Kandy's mirror-still lake, the temple's white walls, golden roof, and lotus-carved shrine rooms come alive during the daily puja rituals, when drums and hewisi music fill the courtyard.
Full profile & comments →Things to do here
- 1Attend a morning, midday or evening puja ceremony
- 2Tour the temple museum and World Buddhist Museum
- 3Walk the 3.4km loop around Kandy Lake
- 4Watch a Kandyan dance and fire-walking performance
- 5Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
- 6Shop for handloom fabrics and gemstones in Kandy city
Best time to visit
Year-round; August for the Perahera
Insider tip
Puja ceremonies daily — dress modestly, remove shoes before entering.
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