Dalanda
Maligawa or Temple of the Tooth;
Which houses the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. Here visitors
can observe the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred
chanting in honor of the tooth relic, being performed several
times each day.
The Peradeniya Botanical Garden;
Is easily one of the best of its kind in the world. The many
beautiful avenues will lead one to sections which provide
a burst of tropical color. The great lawns highlight huge
tropical trees, while you will be surprised at the variety
of bamboo that can be found in one place.
Lankathilaka Viharaya;
Am image house built solely of brick said to belong to the
Gampola period. Situated on a hill top the temple houses a
large image of the Buddha and is adorned with murals.
Gadaladeniya Temple;
A large stone temple built on a rock. It is characterized
by a stupa-like brick structure on a catagonal base with a
mom stone at the entrance, lacquered door and numerous carvings
and frescoes.
Embekke Devala;
The village of Embekka is found in the area known as Udunuwara
in the Kandy district. It is situated about 3Km from the Peradeniya
Botanical Gardens.
The beautiful devale, which was built during the 14th century
is believed to have been built by King Wickremabahu III,
who reigned in Gampola from 1357 to 1374, in honour of the
God of Kataragama.
The carved wooden pillars in the temple are believed to
have come from a royal audience hall in the city. They are
said to be the finest such carvings belonging to the Kandyan
era, and have earned the devale much acclaim from artists.
