The Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy City is located in the Central Highlands, virtually dead center of Sri Lanka's small island. The legendary Sri Dalada Maligawa, popularly known as the Temple of the Tooth, is the city's crown treasure. The word ‘Maligawa' means ‘palace,' and the shrine is part of the palace complex. The entire edifice is at least three centuries old and has witnessed numerous kings come and go. It has experienced brutal conflicts and tranquil reigns, and it is one of the island's most historically significant locations. The Temple of the Tooth is a must-see for art and history buffs. The enormous carved entrance arch with elephants on either side greets visitors as they approach the entrance gates, which lie above the moat. A carved ‘welcome mat,' also known as a ‘moon stone,' sits on the ground in front of the entryway. The shrine's interior is adorned in intricate and finely detailed artwork. The temple transports visitors to a previous era when monarchs walked the Sri Lankan earth, with low curved ceilings of hallways and paved flooring polished by a million feet. #givethanks#ancienttomb#ancientarchitecture#historicculture#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer