Kandy: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
Categories
- Temple
- Museum
- Buddhist architecture
- Specialty museum
- Park
- Sacred and religious sites
- Church
- Sport
- Sport venue
Temple of the Tooth
1595 temple with the sacred Tooth Relic Nestled in the heart of Kandy, the Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is one of the most venerated sites in Sri Lanka. This sacred temple houses what is believed to be the relic of the tooth of Buddha, making it a pivotal location for Buddhists all...
Embekka Devalaya
Embekka Devalaya, nestled in the verdant hills of Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a temple that resonates with the artistic and architectural prowess of the ancient Sinhalese civilization. This historic shrine, dedicated to the worship of Mahasen, a local deity identified with...
Natha Devale
The Nàtha Devàla is located on the terrace, in front of the Royal Palace complex in Kandy. It is said to have been in existence even before the Tooth Relic was brought to Kandy. The oldest extant structure in Kandy, it is said to have been built by King Vikramabahu III in the 14th century.
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Region: Kandy