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Tooth Relic of the Buddha

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The Tooth Relic of the Buddha is a revered Buddhist relic kept in Kandy, Sri Lanka, central to royal legitimacy and the Esala Perahera festival.

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Where is the Tooth Relic of the Buddha currently kept?

The relic is housed in the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, located in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It plays a massive role in Sri Lankan culture, as it was historically believed that whoever held the relic held the right to rule the kingdom.

What is the Esala Perahera festival?

The Esala Perahera is a grand annual procession held in Kandy to honor the Tooth Relic of the Buddha. It features traditional dancers, drummers, and elaborately decorated elephants parading through the streets over several nights.

How did the Tooth Relic get to Sri Lanka?

According to tradition, the relic was brought to Sri Lanka from India in the 4th century AD by Princess Hemamala and Prince Dantha. It was smuggled in her hair after the Buddha's cremation and became a symbol of Sri Lankan sovereignty.

Can the public actually see the Tooth Relic?

The actual tooth is kept in a reliquary and is not directly visible to the general public. Devotees and tourists visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy can view the golden caskets that house it during designated puja times.

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