Located in the heart of the hill capital of Kandy, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is a revered pilgrimage site housing the sacred left canine tooth of the Lord Buddha. Situated within the historic Royal Palace complex overlooking Kandy Lake, this UNESCO World Heritage site represents the final royal kingdom of Sri Lanka. Visitors experience daily traditional drum rituals (Pooja) held during morning, noon, and evening prayer hours, when the inner shrine chambers open to devotees. The complex also features elaborate golden-roofed shrines, royal audience halls, and museums chronicling the cultural history of the Kandyan kingdom.
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