The Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is one of the holiest in the entire Buddhist world. The daily puja ceremonies, performed three times a day to the sound of drums, flutes and the fragrance of jasmine, are among the most atmospheric religious experiences in Asia and draw both pilgrims and awed visitors in equal numbers. The complex sits within the Kandy Royal Palace precinct, surrounded by moats, walls and gardens that reflect the grandeur of the last Sinhalese kingdom.
