Sri Dalada Maligawa The Temple of the Tooth Relic, or Sri Dalada Maligawa, is one of the most sacred and historically significant sites in Sri Lanka. Nestled in the picturesque hill capital of Kandy, this temple houses a revered relic of Buddha's tooth. The presence of this relic has shaped not only the religious landscape of Sri Lanka but also its political history, with ancient kings viewing the possession of the relic as essential for the legitimacy of their rule. Today, the Temple of the Tooth continues to serve as a focal point of Sri Lankan Buddhism and a symbol of the country's cultural and religious identity. Historical Background of the Temple of the Tooth Relic The story of the tooth relic begins in India, in the 4th century ng the reign of King Guhasiva of Kalinga. When his kingdom faced the threat of invasion, the king entrusted the sacred tooth relic to his daughter, Princess Hemamala, and her husband, Prince Dantha. Disguised as ordinary travelers, they fled to S...
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