Sripada
January 12, 2008
Sripada” other vise known as Adams Peak is a sacred place of the Buddhists, Hindus and Christians. They visit and worship on this mountain. The Buddhists believe that there is the foot print of Lord Buddha. The Hindus and Christians believe that the there is the footprint of Adam. The sacred Sripada Mountain is situated in the Rathnapura district in the Sabaragamuva province of Sri Lanka. This is higher than. Other mountain in Rathnapura district.
On top of the mountain is a large rock where there is a shrine on four pillars with titled Groups of pilgrims organize themselves into groups and visit the mountain during the “Sripada” season which is from December to May.
They wear white cloths when visiting the mountain. Not only people, but beautiful butterflies too visit the mountain. Sripada is a interesting place of the people.
written by- dilani lasika nikalanda
my email adders-dl.mawela@gmail.com
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