Heritage & Temples
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy's lakeside shrine: evening puja among pilgrims and drummers
Kandy2–3 hoursBest · Evening puja
The golden-roofed Sri Dalada Maligawa houses Buddhism's most venerated relic in Sri Lanka, the Sacred Tooth of the Buddha. Your cultural guide explains Kandyan kingdom history, the Esala Perahera's origins, and the correct etiquette for joining evening puja as drums build and lamps are lit.
Highlights
- ·Evening puja ceremony with cultural context
- ·Temple museum and royal palace complex
- ·Kandy Lake and viewpoint walk
Included
- Cultural guide
- Temple entry
- Modest dress shawls if needed
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