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Adam's Peak central province, Sri Lanka

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Sri Pada (Adam's Peak),Sabaragamuwa,Sri Lanka Sri Pada  (also  Adam's peak) , is a 2,243 metres (7,359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the  Sri Pada  "sacred footprint", a 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition it is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Shiva and in Muslim and Christian tradition that of Adam. God Maha Sumana Saman Saman is a deity, subject to local and indigenous belief and worship in Sri Lanka. The name Saman means "the rising morning sun". His character is of historical significance for the Sinhala people and veneration especially to all the Buddhists. In the legendary history, Sumana Saman deviyo invited Lord   Buddha   to the   Samanalakanda(Sri Pada Mountain)  ...