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Padapitika[i]
The footrest used by Buddha to place his sacred feet is called Padapitikaa. This footrest has its great historical values. The history of Lanka dates back to thousands of years and this is evident by the acceptable facts found in the Story Padapitika[ii]. The worship of sacred footprints of the Buddha was an ancient custom prevailed in Lanka. These Padapitikas can be found at the historical places which date back to Buddha’s...
