The Nātha Devāla is a historic shrine located on the terrace in front of the Royal Palace complex in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Tradition holds that the shrine existed even before the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
It is considered the oldest surviving structure in the city and is believed to have been constructed by King Vikramabahu III in the 14th century. The origins of the worship of the deity Natha remain unclear.
The Nātha Devāla is a historic shrine located on the terrace in front of the Royal Palace complex in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Tradition holds that the shrine existed even before the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Source-backed
Check current access, opening rules, and local transport before adding this stop to an itinerary.
Verify locally
Travelpedia hidden-gem signal
5Natha Devale, Kandy is mapped from 3 source signal(s) and destination coordinates.