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The Sacred Footprint

The Sacred Footprint

This book examines the Sinhala pilgrimage tradition both from Sinhala and non-Sinhala sources, and explains the cult to Saman, the white elephant, and its relation to Adam's Peak. Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka is one of the five places where Gautama Buddha left the trace of his foot, but it is also an important place of pilgrimage for Muslims, Hindus and some Christians. The Hindus regard it as the footprint of Lord Shiva; the Muslims think that the first man, Adam, planted his foot on the summit of the mountain when he was thrown out of paradise, and some Christians
Country USA
Brand Orchid Press
Manufacturer Orchid Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber colour and b&w illustrations, maps
ReleaseDate 2006-07-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789748304656

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Country	USA
Brand	Orchid Press
Manufacturer	Orchid Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	colour and b&w illustrations, maps
ReleaseDate	2006-07-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9789748304656