Sri Lanka’s historic tooth relic festival draws global captivation

Sri Lanka's historic festival of the Sacred Tooth Relic took place on Thursday in the hill city of Kandy, drawing global pilgrims and spectators to witness its grand processions. The festival pays homage to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, uniting centuries of Theravada Buddhist tradition, local rituals, and cultural pageantry.

Thousands of local and international devotees gathered at the festival, celebrating centuries of vibrant heritage and spiritual devotion that continue to define the nation’s cultural identity.