A religious movement based in this nation worships the mountain god Saman, who has a moss-covered rock sculpturecarved in his honor at Weligama. Another holy site in this nation is the Dambulla cave temple, home to a set of monasticshrines and a megalithic cemetery at Ibban-katuwa. Christian traditions say that St. Thomas ascended to heaven in this nationaftfter baptizing a king, while a Muslim le
A religious movement based in this nation worships the mountain god Saman, who has a moss-covered rock sculpturecarved in his honor at Weligama. Another holy site in this nation is the Dambulla cave temple, home to a set of monasticshrines and a megalithic cemetery at Ibban-katuwa. Christian traditions say that St. Thomas ascended to heaven in this nationaftfter baptizing a king, while a Muslim legend says that Adam stood on one leg for a thousand years in this nation as penance.This country is home to a certain item that Arahat Khema allegedly stole from a funeral pyre, and then had smuggled to thisplace in the hair ornament of the princess Hemamala. Pilgrims to this country might visit the aforementioned sites like Adam'sPeak or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. They also may visit this country's mystical island of Taprobane.For 10 points, name this island nation home to several religious sites in the city of Kandy.
A religious movement based in this nation worships the mountain god Saman, who has a moss-covered rock sculpturecarved in his honor at Weligama.
Sri Lanka