Every year, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy draws millions of pilgrims, each with a silent prayer, a whispered hope, and a journey of faith. But this year is different. After sixteen long years, the revered “Sri Dalada Wandanawa” returns, and with it, an overwhelming tide of devotion. Over three million people are expected to gather. Some will wait four days in a queue. Others will sleep on the ground, under the stars, just for a moment near the sacred relic.
In this sea of devotion, one name has stood quietly beside the pilgrims, not in grand gestures, but in acts of quiet kindness. Maliban. For decades, Maliban has been more than just a household name. It has been part of our homes, our rituals, our memories. And now, in this moment of national reverence, Maliban has stepped forward not with fanfare, but with heart.
From the very first day of the “Sri Dalada Wandanawa,” Maliban and its group of companies have been there with a simple but powerful gesture: a Dansala. Along Perahera Road, as chants echo through the ancient city, Maliban’s volunteers offer warm cups of tea, Maliban biscuits, Maliban Yahaposha, and Maliban Kiri to weary travelers. It’s not just food. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s care.
Devotees lining the road to glimpse the relic are welcomed with generosity, no questions asked. The Dansala has become a place of pause, a moment to catch your breath, a reminder that amidst devotion, you are also seen, and you are looked after.
But Maliban’s care goes further. With innovation rooted in empathy, each milk cup carries a QR code, a lifeline. With a simple scan, a pilgrim can summon an ambulance, ready with a specialist doctor and two nurses. The system uses GEO Tag technology to locate and respond instantly. It’s state-of-the-art medical care, quietly woven into a cup of milk and tea. Because caring isn’t just about comfort, it’s about safety, too.
With millions in attendance, keeping the temple surroundings clean is no small task. But true devotion respects the land it walks on. Maliban has deployed a dedicated team to collect and sort waste. Each day, the area is cleaned, and the collected waste is handed over to the Municipal Council, proof that care doesn’t end with people; it extends to the earth.
Maliban’s presence at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic isn’t a campaign. It’s a continuation of a legacy. A relationship built on respect, tradition, and a deep understanding of what it means to be part of something bigger than business.
For Maliban, this is a service. A sacred one. And as the faithful line up in silent prayer, Maliban stands quietly behind them, not seeking the spotlight, but always present.
