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DALADA MALIGAWA

 Dalada Maligawa one of  the most precious and holy icon of all Buddhists  around the world, which is situated in central province with a great architecture.  According  to ancient sources picturesque "Paththiruppuwa",  was created by well known Dewendra Mulachari who was the best architecture by the time of Kandyan kingdom.   Holy tooth Relic of Lord Buddha  who is the leader, philosopher and the greatest preacher of Buddhists' all over the world  was safely kept inside the chambers with all fragrant flowers and various offerings. Esala Perahara is held by the countrymen with the fully supervision and state sponsorship in every July.  It is a mirror of the cultural and religious harmony and the uniqueness of all Sri Lankan.   According to the sources available, Tooth Relic was brought by Prince Dantha and Princess Hemamala, who set foot by the time of king Kithsiri Megha in Anuradhapura era. Since then, protecting Tooth Relic was the prime duty of the kings.  Kings who r