Pilgrim's progress
Legend and history of Adam's Peak:
Perhaps, there is hardly any mountain in the
world, which is held in such sanctity and veneration or redolent of
legend and history as Adam's Peak or Sri Pada. According to Buddhist
tenets, it was on the special entreaty of God Saman, tutelary
guardian of Samantha Kuta, that Lord Buddha visited the Peak and
left His footprint on the summit.
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Happy New Year
New Year celebrations around the world:
New Year festivals are among the oldest and most
universally observed. They generally include rites and ceremonies
which are expressive of mortification, purgation, invigoration and
jubilation over the renewal of life. In some countries, parties are
thrown on New Year's Eve which last until the early hours of New
Year's Day. It is traditional to greet the New Year at midnight and
then celebrate at least the first few minutes in the company of
friends and family.
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