Adam's Peak
A sacred mountain revered by multiple faiths, where pilgrims ascend to venerate the divine footprint and experience spiritual awakening at dawn.
Sri Lankadeepa, the greatest country in the world, which was a Dhammadeepa, the most sacred and supreme Sripadasthana is the world's foremost Buddhist shrine and through it, the religious, national and livingworld is bequeathed to the world by the human right of all devotees of the same race to worship this great Sripada.
We are very happy to convey the great message that peace and national religious harmony will be given to the world through the great Sripadastan full of human rights.
The Chief Sanghanayake of Ratnapura Maha Diksha, the Chief Sanghanayake of Sabaragamu Province of the Malwatu Chapter of the Shyamopali Clan Maha Nikaya, the Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University Dhurandara, Bodhisattvagunopetha, Dharmakirthi, Sri Sumanangala Rathanapala Dhammarakkahitabhidhana Dhammadinna of Bengamu, Gautama Sripadasthan Nayaka Thera
Adam's Peak, known as Sri Pada in Sinhala, stands at 2,243 meters above sea level in the heart of Sri Lanka. This magnificent mountain has been a pilgrimage site for over a thousand years.
The sacred footprint at the summit is revered by Buddhists as the footprint of Buddha, by Hindus as that of Shiva, by Christians and Muslims as that of Adam, making it a unique symbol of religious harmony.
The pilgrimage season runs from December to May, when thousands of devotees make the challenging climb to witness the breathtaking sunrise and pay homage to the sacred footprint.
The history of Adam's Peak stretches back over a millennium, with ancient records mentioning pilgrims from various countries, including Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Muslims. Historians agree that this site was known to the ancients of many civilizations.
The sacred mountain has been a place of worship since ancient times, with the footprint at the summit being revered by multiple faiths. The pilgrimage tradition has been passed down through generations, making it one of the world's most enduring spiritual journeys.
Throughout history, kings and commoners alike have made the arduous climb to pay homage at the sacred footprint, seeking blessings and spiritual enlightenment.
Embark on a spiritual journey that has inspired millions of pilgrims throughout the centuries.
A challenging but rewarding climb through ancient pathways
Average time to reach the summit from the base
Witness the magnificent sunrise from the peak
December to May
(Full moon days are most auspicious)
Experience the beauty and spirituality of Adam's Peak through these captured moments
Experience the spiritual journey through these moving moments from Adam's Peak
Upcoming and past gatherings at Adam's Peak.
Available routes to prepare you for the Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) pilgrimage
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