There are so many important and Sacred places in Sri Lanka. Out of them Sripada is one of the most famous and sacred places in Sri Lanka. It is in the Ratnapura District. It is a Sacred and a religious place among people in Sri Lanka and also among tourists in all the world, acording to the History of Lankadeepa, in the 3rd visit of Lord budda to Sri Lanka with the invitation of God Saman, Lord Budda placed foot print in top of the mountain.And for the Christians, this is the footprint of Saint Thomas the apostle, who introduced Christianity in that land. It has already been declared World Heritage by the UNESCO. This mountain is about 7360 feet high. De votees go on pilgrimages to this Sacred mountain December to May. More than hundred thousand devotees, local and foriegn tourists visits sripada during this period.
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