Historic Sacred Tooth Relic Exposition Draws Thousands in Sri Lanka

The large-scale exposition of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha concluded in Kandy, Sri Lanka, attracting hundreds of thousands of devotees. Despite planning for 2 million attendees, numbers fell due to logistical constraints. The event, seen by some as politically motivated, highlighted Buddhist cultural significance.

The renowned exposition of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha has concluded in Kandy, Sri Lanka, marking a historic gathering for the Buddhist majority.

The event, which spanned from April 18 to conclude this past Sunday, witnessed a remarkable turnout of hundreds of thousands of devotees.

Despite plans to accommodate nearly 2 million visitors, attendance was capped due to logistical and sanitary challenges. The event's arrangement, requested by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was seen by critics as a political strategy ahead of the upcoming local council elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)