Dambadeniya Temple of the Tooth history explained.
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Yes, the sacred Tooth Relic was indeed brought to Dambadeniya by King Vijayabahu III after he rescued it from the invading forces in Polonnaruwa. He built a magnificent, secure temple specifically to house it.
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Sithara K.•7840 rep•146
The beautiful Vijayasundararamaya temple, which you can still visit near the rock today, marks the original sacred location where the tooth was venerated during the Dambadeniya era before it was eventually moved to Kandy.
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Safeguarding the relic was crucial, as possessing it gave the king the divine right to rule the entire island. The massive fortifications around Dambadeniya reflect how desperately they needed to protect it.
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