For Buddhists, the peak is believed to hold the footprint of Gauthama Buddha. For Hindus, the rock formation at the summit holds the footprint of Lord Shiva. Christians believe it is the footprint of St Thomas, the early apostle of India. Muslims believe that
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Commemorated by Buddhists all over the world, Vesak has special significance in Sri Lanka, which boasts the longest continuous history of Theravada Buddhism of any Buddhist nation. Celebrated on the day of the full moon in May, Vesak is a tribute to the important events of Lord Buddha’s lifetime – firstly his birth as Prince
Temple of the Sacred tooth relic, Kandy is one of the most
400 feet above sea, at the southern extremity of the peninsula that
Temple of the Sacred tooth relic, Kandy is one of the most religious places of Sri Lankan Buddhists. It is situated adjacent
400 feet above sea, at the southern extremity of the peninsula that separates the inner from the outer Trincomalee harbour, lies a
Commemorated by Buddhists all over the world, Vesak has special significance in Sri Lanka, which boasts the longest continuous history of Theravada
The cacophonous sound of the city’s traffic is punctuated by the soothing call to prayer. Although the prayer calls on Muslims to
Oftentimes, the upcoming new year is labelled as being exclusively a Sinhala and Hindu New Year. Headlines often splatter those words as
For Buddhists, the peak is believed to hold the footprint of Gauthama Buddha. For Hindus, the rock formation at the summit holds
