Obviously, you need to visit since this is one of the most important sites in Buddhism. It doesn't matter that you don't get to see the tooth (and that it's probably not the real deal). It's the emotional and philosophical experience at being at such an important place.
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy
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Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: The temple which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is one of the holiest shrines in the entire Buddhist world.
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There is a great deal to recommend Sri Lanka and Kandy is one of its nicer towns. However, the Temple of the Tooth did not rate as highy on the Sri Lanka hit parade as we expected and any of the ancient sites further north offer more in terms of art and architecture.
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The most popular tourist spot in Sri Lanka. Gets crowded in the mornings. Best visited in the night when the lights of torches and sounds of drumming make the visit more spectacular. However if culture is not your thing, best not visited.
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Went here during Vesak - had a brilliant guide Dinesh Duminda (adroit999@gmail.com) who took us around the Temple and explained everything to us. He was a perfect gentlemean and even though it was really busy made sure we got to see the Sacred Tooth when it came on show. Fantastic night - unforgetable...Thank you Dinesh
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Now a buddist temple this was originally a palace built by a king of Kandy. It is impressive on either count. To get the best out of a visit hire a local guide who can tell you about the history of the place in far more detail than you can get just by walking around on your own. The guide...
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The best time to visit the temple is at the night ritual.
The entry tax included also a CD about Kandy and the Temple; very nice introduction in the world of Lord Budha.
The outside simplicity of the buildings which form the temple is exceeded by the beautiful interiors decorated with inlaid woods,ivory and lacquer.
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Beautiful Tempel with a very impressive tooth ceremony. Truly a very intens spiritual experience
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The lighting at night makes the temple a really special place.
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It is easy ot feel you are being conned as you are guided to a separate entrance and pay to get through. But once inside and you see local families bring their babies to the temple you realise you are actually privilaged to be allowed in this very special place
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Chandigarh
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I felt a great peace in this temple. This sacred place of Lord Buddha blesses everyone.
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