Dalada Maligawa – Audio Guide
Introduction to Sri Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a revered Buddhist temple located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, making it one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in the Buddhist world. The temple, built in the late 16th century, showcases exquisite Kandyan architecture, with detailed carvings, beautiful paintings, and serene surroundings.
It is not only a sacred place of worship but also a symbol of Sri Lankan heritage and identity, attracting thousands of visitors and devotees each year who come to pay homage and witness the vibrant rituals, ceremonies and the grand Esala Perahara that honour this sacred relic.
In this guide, you will hear more about the following attractions in Dalada Maligawa. Get access to listen!
- Introduction to the Sri Dalada Maligawa
- Maha Maluwa – The Courtyard
- To the Shrine of Dalada Maligawa
- The Main Shrine of the Dalada Maligawa
- The Paththirippuwa – The Octagonal Pavillion
- Pallemale Viharaya
- The New Shrine Room
- Magul Maduwa – the Audience Hall
- The Royal Palace
- Meda Wasala and Palle Wasala – Queen’s Palace and the Lower Palace
- Ulpan Ge – The Queens’ Bathing House
- Kandy Esala Perahera