🕊️🇱🇰 Temple of the Sacred Tooth – Sri Lanka’s Holiest Site

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In the heart of Kandy lies a temple unlike any other:
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka and home to Buddha’s tooth 🦷✨

This isn’t just a place. It’s a living pilgrimage, a symbol of faith, and a masterpiece of Kandyan architecture.

🌺 What to Expect:

Golden-roofed shrine surrounded by a peaceful lake
Locals dressed in white offering lotus flowers in silence
Sacred rituals held 3 times a day — with chanting, drumming & incense

Ornate halls filled with Buddhist art, relics & royal history
Serene atmosphere that feels deeply spiritual, even for non-believers

📍Location: Kandy, Sri Lanka
🕒 Opening Hours: 5:30AM–8:00PM
🧘🏻♀️ Ceremony Times: 5:30 AM / 9:30 AM / 6:30 PM (best time to visit)

💡 Tips:

1️⃣Dress modestly: cover shoulders & knees
2️⃣No shoes allowed inside – wear easy slip-ons
3️⃣Don’t turn your back to the shrine when taking photos
4️⃣Visiting the Tooth Temple isn’t just sightseeing — it’s stepping into a sacred rhythm that’s been beating for centuries.

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