Adam’s Peak fondly known globally to be the most famous physical feature of Sri Lanka. Its known as “Sri Pada” by the locals is a sacred mountain worshipped by millions of devotees around the world. It’s said that the height of this peak is approximately 2,300 meters and the season for the sacred climb begins annually on the Unduvap fullmoon day in December and ends on the Vesak fullmoon day in May.
During this open semester, pilgrims ascend the mountain to pay homage to the sacred footmark, which is considered holy by the Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and Moslems alike, according to their individual beliefs.
Therefore, Sri Pada is the only mountain in the world receiving benefactions and veneration of devotees belonging to different faiths.Though it takes around 5 hours to reach the peak by foot, devotees of many religions climb the mountain daily to invoke blessings.
The mountain is also named as Samanala Kanda or Butterfly Mountain.
