This is where a tooth of the Buddha is kept, which makes Kandy the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka. You do not see the relic itself, you see the casket, during three daily ceremonies with drums. Time your visit for one of them, otherwise it is just a room.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1595
Before you go
- Shoulders and knees covered. Wraps are usually available at the entrance.
- Check current opening hours before travelling: sections close for restoration and ceremonies.
- This is a working place of worship before it is a sight. Quiet voices, no flash during prayer.
Facts checked against the Wikipedia entry for Temple of the Tooth and Wikidata. Practicalities are general good practice, not a substitute for the temple's own notices.