Sri Dalada: Guardian of Lanka’s Sovereignty and Sacred Heritage – By Malsha – eLanka The 10-day public exhibition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which began on April 18 after a hiatus of 16 years, concludes today. Revered by millions, the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha has long been regarded as Sri Lanka’s ultimate symbol of sovereignty. Since its arrival in the island, the relic has served as the insignia of royal authority, moving alongside the shifting seats of power. For the past three centuries, it has been enshrined at the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic) in Kandy, within the last stronghold of the Sinhala monarchy. The Sacred Tooth Relic is venerated through a rich tapestry of rites and rituals that have evolved over centuries, capturing the fascination of numerous foreign visitors. Among them, John Davy, an English physician who toured the island with Governor Sir Robert Brownrigg, ...
Apr 28, 2025
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