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Shrines & Sacred Groves in Sri Lanka

2 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100

2 Sites#13 Highest Rank

#13

Temple of the Tooth

📍 Kandy, Sri Lanka🕐 Built: 1595

A Buddhist temple housing the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, carried in an annual Esala Perahera procession with over 100 elephants.

✨ Historical Significance

UNESCO World Heritage, Buddha's sacred tooth relic.

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#91

Adam's Peak

📍 Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka🕐 Built: Natural / ancient pilgrimage

A 2,243-meter peak sacred to four religions. A 'sacred footprint' at the summit is claimed by Buddhists (Buddha), Hindus (Shiva), Christians (Adam), and Muslims (Adam).

✨ Historical Significance

Sacred to 4 religions, 'sacred footprint' summit.

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