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    A Holy Place

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    Monkeys play on the elaborately constructed walls of the Temple. Monkeys are frequent visitors to the Temple and are often found running around the Temple grounds. Views[294] A devotee lights a lamp at the Temple. Light is said to be a symbol of wisdom. The lighting of lamps is said to generate wisdom and dispel the darkness of ignorance. Views[910] Devotees offer flowers inside the Temple. Flowers are offered for their beauty but the withering of flowers is a reminder that nothing is permanent as per the teachings of the Buddha. Views[370] A young devotee burns incense at the Temple. The burning of incense is said to be a symbol of good morality and the cultivation of good moral conduct. Views[256] The Temple of the Scared Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka which houses a tooth relic of the Buddha brought into the country in the 4th Century. Hundreds of devotees come to the Temple everyday to pray and venerate the Buddha. Views[496]
     

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