The Temple of the Sacred Tooth, located in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is one of the most revered and sacred sites in the country. This temple houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha, which is believed to bring blessings and protection to those who visit. The...

Legend states the Abhayagiri vih?ra was first appointed custodianship of the relic when it was brought to the island after the conflict in Kalinga. As time went on, the land was threatened with foreign invasions; at one time, the king of Bago, Burma ...

Notices say: ‘All visitors entering the Sri Dalada Maligawa sacred area are kindly requested to refrain from wearing headdresses, mini-skirts, short trousers, sleeveless jackets, so to maintain the sanctity of the holy place.’ All visitor...