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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy · Central

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist shrine, set within Kandy’s royal palace complex.

Best time

Morning or evening puja times are atmospheric but busy

Entry & fees

Check current visitor ticket and temple rules

Opening & access

Check current local/official access before travel

Budget guidance

Varies by transport, activities and visitor type

Before you go

Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist shrine, set within Kandy’s royal palace complex.

Koshy Koshy · CC BY 2.0 Original photo

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