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The Hill capital of Sri Lanka - Kandy - Centered by The world renowned Dalada Maligawa - (The Temple of Tooth)
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| sri lanka island tours of ancient cities world heritage sites ruins of ancient kingdoms, Kandy temple of The Tooth Relic | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Hill capital of Sri Lanka - Kandy - Centered by The world renowned Dalada Maligawa - (The Temple of Tooth) |
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Just 100 kms north
east of Colombo in a valley ringed by protective tall peaks
nestles Sri Lanka’s hill capital and most beautiful city. 488
meters above sea level Kandy enjoys a cooler climate to the
resorts on the beaches.
Kandy was the last stronghold of the Sinhala kings. The glory of the past is still manifest in the splendid Audience Chamber, Palace and court-yards. The focal point of Kandy, however, is the golden roofed "Dalada Maligawa" the sacred Temple of the Tooth, containing the Tooth Relic of the Buddha, Sri Lanka's most important religious relic. There are daily ceremonies of homage to the Tooth Relic, each attracting pilgrims. Major restoration work is in progress here by the UNESCO - aided Central Cultural Fund. |
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| he laidback "capital" of the hill country and the historical bastion of Buddhist power is built around a peaceful lake. It has a distinctive architectural character thanks to its gently sloping tiled roofs. The town centre is a delightful compendium of old shops, noise, buses, markets and hotels. |
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| Every year in August
or late July, depending on the phases of the moon a replica of
the Relic is taken in procession round the city accompanied by
exotically costumed dancers, drummers and over 80 elephants. The
event marks one of the most spectacular pageants in Sri Lanka,
the Kandy Perahera.
Our recommended hotel in Kandy is LE KANDYAN 4 star deluxe with online booking |
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