Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The seventh day of 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' continues to draw overwhelming crowds to Kandy, with an estimated 400,000 devotees queuing across the city to witness the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

In response to the massive influx, Sri Lanka Police have introduced a special identification badge system to help manage and recognize devotees participating in the religious observance. The initiative came into effect last night (April 23) in an effort to maintain order and ensure safety amid the surging numbers.

Due to the sheer volume of devotees arriving in Kandy, police have requested the public to refrain from visiting the city for 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' today (April 24) and tomorrow (April 25), citing concerns...