Trip to Sri Pada.......

               Last year we went to trip Sri Pada with my family members. Sri pada is one of the most sacred places of wordhip for Buddihists believe that Lord Buddha left his foot print on the top of samanala kanda. This mountain is situated about 6000 feet above sea level.  

              Apart from Buddhists , Muslims also worship Sri pada. However , the devotees from all parts of the Island visit Sri Pada. 


            Sri Pada season begins in Unduwap poya day and ends by Wesak poya day. There is a belief that god Saman and his vehicle , the famous tusker worship Sri Pada on Duruthu Poya day. There after it is opened for the pilgrims . 




      When you reach the summit of Sri pada you would feel a severe cold. In old days climbing to this place was much risky. But today every facility has been made to make the journey easy. 

      There are four rivers that start from Sri Pada. They are Mahavali , Kalani , Kalu and Walawe.

       In spite of the severe cold the people love to climb Sri Pada at least once in their life time .That is a very important and enjoyable trip in my life.


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