ADAM'S PEAK

ADAM'S PEAK is a mountain in south central Sri Lanka. This conical peak rises to 7420 ft. high, with a foot-like depression 5 ft. long and 2½ broad atop.

It is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims. It is ascribed to Adam by the Mohammedans, and to Buddha by the Buddhists.

It was here, the Arabs say, that Adam alighted on his expulsion from the Garden of Eden and stood doing penance on one foot till God forgave him.