Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the Temple on March 1st 2014. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.