1929 Photogravure Buddhist Temple Kandy Sri Lanka Ceylon Sacred Tooth Relic TYPE There is a slight crease

There is a slight crease in the top right corner of the outer border (not shown) which does not affect the image

Photography by William M

drawn and engraved by Robert Isaac Cruikshank

Willingale

1929 Photogravure Buddhist Temple Kandy Sri Lanka Ceylon Sacred Tooth Relic TYPE There is a slight creaseThis is an original 1929 photogravure of a temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The temple is home to the sacred tooth relic. Buddha was cremated, and his left canine was taken by Arahat Khema. It was believed that whoever was in possession of the tooth had the right to the land. The tooth was sought to be destroyed several times, but brought to Kandy, Sri Lanka in a woman's hair ornament. It now resides in the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The photographer of