Temples in Kandy
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The pilgrimage centre of the country, in one walkable area
Here is the list of 6 Temples in Kandy
1. Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa is the Sinhalese name for this holy shrine. Famously called Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, it is touted to be the most sacred Buddhist temple in the whole world. It houses the tooth of Buddha set in a golden chamber and is within the premises of the royal palace complex (formerly a princely state).
2. Lankatilaka Temple, Kandy
The famous Lankatilaka temple of the Gampola period, attached with a rich history and incredible architecture, portrays the essence of Sri Lanka from the 14th century during the Gampola reign. It is located in Kandy near the Gadaladeniya Vihara Buddhist temple.
3. Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya
The Dambulla Cave Temple also called the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Matale District, in the central province of Sri Lanka. It is the best-preserved and most extensive cave temple complex of the country comprising of five main caves, each possessing numerous statues of Lord Buddha, and some figures of kings and statues of Lord Vishnu.
4. Galmaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya, Kandy
Galmaduwa Raja Maha Viharaya is an old temple located in the Kalapura Village in Kandy district in Sri Lanka, which is a good place to visit for history enthusiasts; especially those that like to explore uncrowded places. It was built under King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, the last king of Kandy, and its roofline borrows so heavily from Hindu kovil design that it closely resembles one.
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5. Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara, Kandy
Built in 1771 AD under the reign of King Rajadhi Rajasinha, Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara is an old Buddhist rock temple located in the Kandy district in Sri Lanka. Kandyan era frescoes are its main draw, and it divides into three chambers: a drumming hall, an image house painted with scenes from four Jataka tales, and a shrine room holding a large reclining Buddha.
6. Embekke Devale, Kandy
Founded by King Vikramabahu III between 1357-1374 AD, Embekka Devalaya is an ancient temple dedicated to the guardian deity Kataragama deviyo and the local deity Devatha Bandara of Sri Lanka. It stands at Udunuwara in the Kandy district, and its drummers' hall holds some of the finest carved woodwork in the country, the pillars above all.
Kandy is the religious centre of the island. Temples in Sri Lanka puts it in context, and cities in Sri Lanka covers the wider route.
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