A majestic elephant is captured by the photographer climbing down the steps of the temple of the tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka. A symbol of Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, the elephant is adorned in all its glorious splendor. Carrying the sacred tooth relic on its back, here is a moment in time where this majestic beast is treated with reverential awe. The Temple of the tooth is a revered temple of worship due to its hosting the tooth relic of Buddha. Situated in the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, it is a place of worship for locals and a hugely popular tourist attraction for foreigners. Captured here is a side view of this monument that showcases a little bit of its former prehistoric glory
