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​​Sacred Buddhist Site | Sri Dalada Maligawa

The ​​Temple of the Sacred Tooth​​ is Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist temple, nestled beside ​​Kandy Lake​​. Built in ​​1595​​, it safeguards the ​​left canine relic of Lord Buddha​​—a national treasure and pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide. ​​🏛️ UNESCO World Heritage (1988)​​ Every newly elected ​​Sri Lankan president​​ must pay homage here after taking office. The annual ​​Esala Perahera (July/August)​​ transforms Kandy into a spectacle of ​​fire dancers, drummers, and 100+ adorned elephants​​ parading through the streets. ​​📜 Legend of the Sacred Tooth​​ After Buddha’s ​​nirvana​​, two tooth relics remained: ​​One​​ was brought to Sri Lanka in ​​371 AD​​ by Princess Hemamala, who hid it in her ​​hair bun​​ to escape invaders. ​​The other​​ traveled to Pakistan and later China. Sri Lankan kings built this temple to enshrine the relic, hosting annual ceremonies that continue today. ​​🙏 Inside the Temple​​ ​​Ground Floor​​: The ​​actual relic​​ is stored in a golden casket within a sealed chamber. ​​Upper Floor​​: Devotees offer ​​lotus flowers​​ to a ​​replica relic​​ and pray. ​​Photography​​: Allowed (no flash), but ​​no selfies with relics or statues​​. ​​💡 Visitor Tips​​ ​​Dress Code​​: Cover shoulders/knees; remove shoes before entering. ​​Timing​​: Visit during ​​puja ceremonies​​ (6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 6:30 PM) for chanting and offerings. ​​Ticket​​: ​​2,000 LKR​​ (adults), free for kids—includes access to ​​on-site museums​​. ​​"Where faith glows brighter than gold—this relic has shaped Sri Lanka’s soul for 1,600 years."​​ #SacredKandy #BuddhistPilgrimage #WorldHeritage #SriLankaCulture

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​​Sacred Buddhist Site | Sri Dalada Maligawa

The ​​Temple of the Sacred Tooth​​ is Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist temple, nestled beside ​​Kandy Lake​​. Built in ​​1595​​, it safeguards the ​​left canine relic of Lord Buddha​​—a national treasure and pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide. ​​🏛️ UNESCO World Heritage (1988)​​ Every newly elected ​​Sri Lankan president​​ must pay homage here after taking office. The annual ​​Esala Perahera (July/August)​​ transforms Kandy into a spectacle of ​​fire dancers, drummers, and 100+ adorned elephants​​ parading through the streets. ​​📜 Legend of the Sacred Tooth​​ After Buddha’s ​​nirvana​​, two tooth relics remained: ​​One​​ was brought to Sri Lanka in ​​371 AD​​ by Princess Hemamala, who hid it in her ​​hair bun​​ to escape invaders. ​​The other​​ traveled to Pakistan and later China. Sri Lankan kings built this temple to enshrine the relic, hosting annual ceremonies that continue today. ​​🙏 Inside the Temple​​ ​​Ground Floor​​: The ​​actual relic​​ is stored in a golden casket within a sealed chamber. ​​Upper Floor​​: Devotees offer ​​lotus flowers​​ to a ​​replica relic​​ and pray. ​​Photography​​: Allowed (no flash), but ​​no selfies with relics or statues​​. ​​💡 Visitor Tips​​ ​​Dress Code​​: Cover shoulders/knees; remove shoes before entering. ​​Timing​​: Visit during ​​puja ceremonies​​ (6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 6:30 PM) for chanting and offerings. ​​Ticket​​: ​​2,000 LKR​​ (adults), free for kids—includes access to ​​on-site museums​​. ​​"Where faith glows brighter than gold—this relic has shaped Sri Lanka’s soul for 1,600 years."​​ #SacredKandy #BuddhistPilgrimage #WorldHeritage #SriLankaCulture

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