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| Interior Shrine |
We are in the cultural capital of Sri
Lanka, It is the home of the Temple of the Tooth – A temple that
has the tooth of Buddha locked in a casket in it's vaults. We tried
to visit the temple this morning with
some success. It is Sunday and the
crowds were so large that we jumped ship and strolled around the
grounds before sneaking in the back door. The crowds were all Sri
Lankans taking part in a ceremony that is held 3 times per day
(puja). The size of the crowd and the multitude of offerings were
the most impressive part of the visit. We attended a dance and drum
show during the evening. I was positively impressed, The drummers
kept up the beat for a whole hour and the dancing was fast and
furious. Lots of fire was in the show.
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| Shrine |
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| Leaving the Temple of the Tooth |
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