The temple of the Tooth relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), built in the 17th century, is located in the city of Kandy, which has long rightly was the center of Buddhism. It is believed that there is upper left canine tooth of the Buddha. This precious relic attracts pilgrims in white robes, bearing the flowers of Lotus and Jasmine, every day.

According to legend, the tooth was taken from Buddha as he lay on the funeral pyre. He was secretly taken to Sri Lanka in 313 ad in my hair Princess of Hemamali, which ran from Hindu army besieging the Kingdom of her father in India. Tooth immediately became the object of worship and veneration, he was considered one of the precious relics. It was taken out only for special occasions and carried on the backs of elephants, which are sacred animals. Countless attempts have been made to capture and destroy the tooth.

When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was brought there; he was placed in the temple built in his honor. The temple was built by the rulers of Kandy between 1687 and 1707, but then suffered greatly during the colonial wars against the Portuguese and the Dutch in the 18th century. After the war, the original wooden buildings were rebuilt in stone. In January 1998 industo-Tamil separatists blew up the temple, damaging its facade and roof. Restoration began immediately afterwards.

The Church building does not look great or ornate. White with red roofs, they are grouped around the Kandy lake. In stark contrast to the simple appearance is the Church interior is richly decorated with carvings and inlays of wood, ivory, and lacquer.

Around the entire complex is a low white stone wall, with delicately carved holes in it. During the celebrations there are inserted the candles, lighting up the whole temple. The tooth is two-storey sacred vault. The relic rests on a Golden Lotus flower, enclosed in a precious casket, lying on the throne.

The temple is also attached tower, built in 1803, and the former originally a prison. Currently it houses a collection of manuscripts on palm leaves. The Palace of the king is also connected to the temple.