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Kandy
Jun 25, 2016 04:05 PM 2277 Views

Hot Sri Lanka Tea in the Train, and above all beautiful Kandy Women. When I got down, I was drawn towards the Kandy Temple. The holiest of all Buddhist relics, Buddha's eyetooth is kept in a shrine at the Temple.A great procession is held annually in honour of this.


It is the highest religious festival in Sri Lanka. It is a fact that inside the idol of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Buddha's tooth has been keptThe bus journey was nothing different from a normal journey in Kerala or Tamil Nadu. The autos are Bajaj! Yes, many Indian companies are selling their products in Sri Lanka. Bus was from China!


Kandy's significance is by the Buddhist pilgrim centre of Tooth relics. It is believed that Buddha's tooth was recovered from his burial place in India and that was carried by monks to Sri Lanka. Buddhism is there in Sri Lanka for the last 2000 years or so.


Melur India
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
May 18, 2006 11:57 AM 6409 Views

It Was May 12,2005 and it was my first visit to sri lanka.I went first to Kandy.The temple which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is one of the holiest shrines in the entire Buddhist world.Following the ancient tradition, since the bringing of the sacred Tooth Relic to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD, Kandyan kings too established the Relic shrine within the precincts of the Royal Palace.Ever since the four canine teeth of the Buddha after cremation came to be in the possession of devas, nagas and men, these were preciously guarded and received special veneration and worship.The Sacred Tooth of the Buddha and elephants have a long history celebrated each year in Kandy, Sri Lanka. By Dave Whittle.


Every year, the Sri Lankan hill town of Kandy hosts the Esala Perahera, a full-moon procession that is one of the most extraordinary religious festivals in Asia.


The festival begins 10 days before the full moon - either at the end of July or the beginning of August - and features a nightly torchlit procession that includes dancers, drummers, musicians, torchbearers and up to 60 elephants decked out in spangled coverlets and fairy lights.


The festival is held to honour the Sacred Tooth of the Buddha, which is ensconced in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. But, as with many sacred relics, there are doubts as to the tooth's authenticity.


Apparently, it was taken from the Buddha's funeral pyre when he was cremated in 543BC. After much to-ing and fro-ing, the tooth ended up, about 1000 years later, in Sri Lanka. There it rested until it was stolen by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The Portuguese burnt the tooth in Goa, after which the Sri Lankans claimed - perhaps truthfully, perhaps in an effort to save face - that they had palmed the Portuguese off with a fake tooth.


To this day, the only certainty is that the Temple of the Tooth exists. The existence of even a fake tooth is debatable; outsiders are only allowed to see the gold casket in which it is housed. In fact, on the final night of the Perahera it is a replica casket containing a replica tooth that is paraded around the town on the back of a very large, very real elephant.


EveryBody who go to sri lanka must visit this beautiful and enchanting one.


Kochi India
Tooth Relic in Buddhism and more
Apr 21, 2006 02:38 PM 6063 Views

I visited Sri Lanka - Colombo and Kandy - for 2 nights, 3 days in Dec 2005. I travelled like a local man, not like a tourist, as I am from Kerala I wanted to experience the real life of Sri Lankans.


I landed in Colombo, left my luggage in the ''Left Luggage'' section just outside the airport and took a bus to Colombo bus stand. From there, I took another bus to Kandy. I had already made a friend in Kandy and could stay in his house for two nights.


The bus journey was nothing different from a normal journey in Kerala or Tamil Nadu. The autos are Bajaj! Yes, many Indian companies are selling their products in Sri Lanka. Bus was from China!


Kandy's significance is by the Buddhist pilgrim centre of Tooth relics. It is believed that Buddha's tooth was recovered from his burial place in India and that was carried by monks to Sri Lanka. Buddhism is there in Sri Lanka for the last 2000 years or so.


I went to the temple which is under tight security after an attack on it by the Tamil fighters. Buddhist temples are ok, but won't feel that much spiritual / holy ambiance inside or by their rituals.


People are generally very friendly, but don't mention that you are from Tamil Nadu or don't use Tamil in your language, as the situation is not so good now.


I think, politics and corruption in the state is similar or worse than South Indian states.


I found that the UNESCO's World Heritage listed sites and ancient monuments are well connected for the tourists. The hotels and tour packages are mainly for budget / luxury travellers from the West, and hence for budget travellers from India will find it expensive.


Don't forget to buy printed cotton shirts / dresses, wooden mask (used for drama / dance) and other hand crafted items. Get them from Government run shops, if you wish to help the workers directly.


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amravati India
Blue sapphire the ultemate beauty
Aug 29, 2005 11:55 AM 6378 Views

It was really surprising when I knew about beautiful blue sappire of srilanka,i was unaaware of the fact ,that srilanka is famous & unique for this gem stone & we can get world's purest form of BLUE SAPPIRE in srilanka,& of course with 100% srilankan gem academy GUARANTEE.& CHEAPEST RATES .


though I advise to BARGAIN atleast by 60 - 70%.resale in india is 70% more


iwas there in may 05 to lecture on SMILE CORRECTION TREATMENT in paradenia hospital ,KANDY.


IT IS NICE TO SEE big buddha statue on hill all above the city.u can also buy leather goods on the way to kandy.


buddha TOOTH TEMPLE IS must to visit


people all over srilanka are nice ,co operative ,& treat indian doctors as STARS


I ALONG WITH MY WIFE ENJOYED STAY FOR A WK IN hotel topaz


returened with BLUE SAPPHIRE as life long lingereing joy.


The Kandyan kingdom
Feb 20, 2003 12:57 PM 6233 Views

It was my first visit to Sri Lanka and I really didn't expect much from this routine official trip. But I was into a pleasant surprise and totally charmed by the beauty of this island nation as soon as I landed at Colombo. The 3 hr road journey from Colombo to Kandy is a real joy ride in its own way. Its totally amazing and leaves one awed at the green lush scenic beauty of this 'Nature's own country.' I was overwhelmed actually..


There are added charms along the route like the patches of canework handicrafts, pottery specialities and ofcourse, the cashewnut dealers. So you get to take nice little breaks in between and refresh yourself while also making a note of what things you could be shopping on your return journey the same route. Once you reach up to the Gannoruwa pass along the winding roads, you start to see the urban limits of Kandy city.


Kandy is one of those laid back cities which is an ideal spot to take a nice vacation. The weather is perfect and very pleasant. I visited in December which is mid-rainy season there and believe me I could touch the clouds everyday. I am sure there must be plenty poets in this part of the world, I really feel that even the most unromantic fellow could break into poetry and sonnets by just being in this city. The natural beauty simply captures you and leaves you breathless. Its mountainous terrain and green, green and more green everywhere. Unlike Colombo, you enjoy the climate and weather conditions here too. People are also very contrasting as you see things move in their own pace, absolutely no hussle-bussle or any kinda hurrying at all. In fact I felt the time moves very slowly in Kandy.


Some places of interests around the city are the Buddha Tooth Relic temple on the banks beautiful lake, the big Buddha statue on the hillock, the Central market, the royal botanical gardens, the big river etc. I even had a chance to visit the Hakkagala gardens, one of the biggest botanical gardens of Asia which is some distance from Kandy city and on a Hill top.. in fact, we were in the clouds when we visited this place.. and its a wonderful feeling!! Also, I visited the Tea estates of neighbouring province - Nuwara Illiya.. absolutely stunning. No words to describe and yes, you get to buy the best of the world famous Ceylon Tea. And yes, the Sita temple, the place where mighty king Ravana held her captive, is one of the hindu holy places to visit.


The SriLankans are very warm friendly lot and make you feel totally at home. You enjoy their hospitality, food, culture, tradition and their love for Indian movies and music. There are lot many things which you can buy for souvenirs ranging from Tea, silk, clay & cane handicrafts, cashewnuts etc.


All in all, Sri Lanka visit will be one of the most cherished memories of my duty travels and yes, I shall look forward to going back on a holiday next time.


Kandy, A beautiful damsel with long hair
Feb 11, 2002 07:03 AM 3422 Views

Yes, Kandy, the City of the Five Hills, is beautiful. It is another beautiful place to visit in beautiful Sri Lanka. I had visited Kandy in 1984, travelling by train from Colombo, and I can not forget what I saw and what I experienced. Cool Breeze, Green Hills, Blue Sky with contrasting White Clouds, Clear Sunshine, Hot Sri Lanka Tea in the Train, and above all beautiful Kandy Women. When I got down,I was drawn towards the Kandy Temple. The holiest of all Buddhist relics, Buddha's eyetooth is kept in a shrine at the Temple.A great procession is held annually in honour of this. It is the highest religious festival in Sri Lanka. It is a fact that inside the idol of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Buddha's tooth has been kept. There is a link between Puri and Kandy. Kandy is the focal point of Buddhist Sinhalese culture. My return journey by train was equally memorable. After landing at Colombo, I went to the Hotel Taprobane, where I was staying, and told my friends about my trip to Kandy - short and sweet. They said that you have completed a Tirtha Yatra.


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