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Sri Dalada Maligawa

Temple of the Tooth

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⏳Historical Period4c CE

4th century CE

3000 BCE4th century CEPresent

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Gender: male

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Sri Dalada Maligawa

Temple of the Tooth

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Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) houses Buddha's tooth relic - the most sacred Buddhist site in Sri Lanka.

Key Facts

Location: Kandy, Central Province
Deity: Buddha's tooth relic
Founded: 4th century CE
Pilgrims: Millions annually

Source: Temple records

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4th century CE

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Sri Lanka, Kandy

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"Sri Dalada Maligawa." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/sri-dalada-maligawa. Accessed October 6, 2026.