ADAM'S PEAK


Meaning of ADAM'S PEAK in English

Mountain, south-central Sri Lanka.

Standing 7,360 ft (2,243 m) high, it is sacred and a place of pilgrimage to Buddhists, Muslims, and Hindus. On its summit, it has a large hollow, 5 ft (1.5 m) long, that is venerated as the footprint of Buddha , Adam , and Shiva , respectively. Many pilgrims of all faiths visit the peak every year.

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