Sri Dalada Maligawa is considered to be one of the most Sacred places for Buddhists around the world as it houses the Left Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. It is built using typical Kandyan Architectural styles which are of immense cultural value. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Daily thousands of Buddhist pilgrims and visitors, local and foreign equally visit the Sri Dalada Maligawa to pay their respect.