The Temple of the Tooth, which is situated in Kandy is one of the most sacred places for Buddhists all over the world. It has been declared as a world heritage. The Relic of Lord Buddha's left jaw has been securely placed here. Because of this, the devotees can pay homage to it. In history it was believed that the King should be in possession of the Tooth Relic. Therefore, all the Kings tried their best to keep the Tooth Relic in their possession.
In 1770 King Keerthi Sri Rajasingha started the Dalada Perahara. This is a mark of respect and homage to the Tooth Relic. Even today the Perahera is held for eleven days in the month of August every year. All the Kings of Sri Lanka protected it as their own life and held it in utmost reverence.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is also a tourist attraction. Tens of thousands of for tourists never forget to come to Kandy and pay homage to the Sri Dalada Maligawa where the Tooth Relic is placed.
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