Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a highly venerated site situated in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. This sacred temple houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha, making it one of the most important places of worship for Buddhists around the world. Located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, overlooking the picturesque Kandy Lake, the temple is renowned for its rich history, intricate architectural design, and religious significance. The architecture is a remarkable blend of Kandyan and Buddhist styles with a touch of colonial influence and is adorned with elaborate woodwork and murals that depict important moments in Buddhist history. Throughout the year, the temple is a focal point for the famous Esala Perahera festival, which is one of the most colorful and vibrant pageants in Asia. Devotees and tourists alike are drawn to the sense of spirituality and peace that permeates the atmosphere here. The temple has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its cultural importance.

Top 5 Reviews on Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

laczkozsu

Wrote on 30th Jun, 2024

Very important Buddhist relic

Kandy was the last capital of Sinhalese Kings, so we wanted to visit it. This temple is a very important Buddhist temple because the Buddha's canine tooth is kept here. It’s a UNESCO world heritage s..

jonathanhK3063YJ

Wrote on 25th Jun, 2024

Calm place

Beautiful and cleaned place in sri lanka. It is most valuable place for buddhism. Calm place. Greate for photograph and meditation

749devendrag

Wrote on 16th Jun, 2024

Holy buddhist temple

This is one of the most buddhist temple in Kandy were the canine tooth of Gautam Buddha is enshrined. It is a fairly large premise and it is better to hire a local guide if you want to explore the pla..

janavic2024

Wrote on 9th Jun, 2024

Do not take your bags!

As a local we tried to enter the temple but the entrance security personnel made a major drama and insisted not to take bags inside (meanwhile they have proper parcel checking equipment for securitypu..

Prakash_Jay

Wrote on 4th Jun, 2024

Wonderful place to visit!

Wonderful place to visit. Very religious and you can see people around the world. Entrance fees are bit high for foreign visitors. Worth a visit and it's a palace too.