"Sri Pada" mountaion (Adams peak) Sinhalese "Samanala kanda" or "butterfly mountain" is 2243 metres (7359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the "Sri Pada" "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition held to be the footprint of the Buddha. It has specific qualities that cause it to stand out and be noticed including its dominant and outstanding profile, and the boulder at the peak that contains an indentation resembling a footprint. Sri Pada is an important pilgrimage site, especially for Buddhists. Pilgrims walk up the mountain, following a variety of routes up thousands of steps. The journey takes several hours at least.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Sri Padaya (Adams peak)
"Sri Pada" mountaion (Adams peak) Sinhalese "Samanala kanda" or "butterfly mountain" is 2243 metres (7359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the "Sri Pada" "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition held to be the footprint of the Buddha. It has specific qualities that cause it to stand out and be noticed including its dominant and outstanding profile, and the boulder at the peak that contains an indentation resembling a footprint. Sri Pada is an important pilgrimage site, especially for Buddhists. Pilgrims walk up the mountain, following a variety of routes up thousands of steps. The journey takes several hours at least.
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