Sri Dalada Maligawa

Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Photo: Unsplash / Chathura Anuradha Subasinghe

Overview

Sri Daladha Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

Highlights

  • Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Golden canopy
  • Daily ritual (Pooja)

Gallery

  • Sri Dalada Maligawa
  • Temple grounds
  • Ceremony flags

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