Temple of the Tooth

Temple Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka

What to expect

The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, that houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. It is a world-renowned place of worship and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy and is considered one of the most sacred places in Buddhism. The relic is housed in a two-story inner shrine and is rarely on public display. The temple complex also includes the Sri Dalada Museum, which contains a collection of documents and photographs relating to the tooth's history, and the Pattiripuwa octagonal tower, which houses ancient palm-leaf Buddhist manuscripts. The temple has a unique Kandyan architectural style and is adorned with intricate carvings using gold, silver, bronze, and ivory

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Temple of the Tooth, a Buddhist temple located inside the Royal Palace of Kandy

Highlights: The family was impressed by the temple's importance to pilgrims from all over the world ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple and saw local people engaging in Buddhist rituals

Highlights: Our toddler was fascinated by the temple’s design, symbols and cultural references ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple early in the morning, when it was not so hot, and saw many school children, which our daughter found very interesting

Highlights: Our daughter found the many school children very interesting, while the parents enjoyed the visit as part of a day playing in the playground, swimming by the pool and eating ice cream ✨