Temple of the Tooth Museum

Temple of the Tooth Museum (simply known as Sri Dalada Museum) is a museum of the Temple of the Tooth. It is located on the first and the wing of the second floor of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

The first floor has historical records, lists of the Chief Prelates, Kandyan Kings' lists, portrait busts, etc. The second floor has historical artefacts and religious items such as caskets, statues, jewellery, etc. It has notable items such as a silver water pot offered by king Kirti Sri Rajasimha, a silver hanging lamp offered by king Rajadhi Rajasimha, a painted replica of Buddha's Foot Print sent by king Borom Kot of Thailand and a unique Relic Casket containing bodily relics of the great Thera Moggliputta. Also, the museum has dresses and garments of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinha, including the king's headcover, chest piece (Manthe), Karavaniya (cotton cloth wear over the trouser), cotton shirt, Saravale (trouser) and handkerchief.

Wikipedia

Unique Sri Lanka

Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada) Museum

CONTACT US

Email: info@virandesilva.com

CONNECT WITH US