About
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa or Dalada Maligawa, stands in Kandy, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. The temple is on Sri Dalada Veediya in the city, and it houses a tooth relic of the Buddha, which makes it one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major destination for pilgrims, so many of the people you will see here have come to pay respects rather than to sightsee. Visitors are asked to dress modestly and to behave quietly and respectfully, as in any active place of worship.
What a visit offers
- The chance to see a place of worship that is central to Buddhist life in Sri Lanka
- A heritage site with a strong sense of its religious purpose
- The atmosphere of a pilgrimage destination, with worshippers arriving throughout the day
Around the temple
Kandy itself is a hill city built around a lake, and the temple sits in its historic centre. Plan your visit as part of a longer stay in the city and the surrounding Central Province, where the streets, markets and hills make a natural companion to a visit here.
For up-to-date visiting information, you can call the temple on +94 81 223 4226.
