Some places in the world are so mesmerizing and fascinating that they immediately ignite the imagination. Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka is one such place that has been sparking the attention of the Sri Lankans and other international travellers for centuries. Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada is the fifth highest peak in the country, and has long been a pilgrimage site that draws thousands of pilgrims and travellers alike every year. There are many legends associated with Adam’s Peak. One of these legends says that it is the very spot where Adam first set his foot on earth after being expelled from heaven. Buddhists believe that the impressions on the bare rock at the summit of the peak are the footprints (Sri Pada) of Lord ...
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