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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka GETHTHAMPANA – By Nimal Sedera Image Source : facebook Source : Dæhæna – January 2025 Today we discuss how the name “Geththampana” came into being. “Geththampana” is not a village but a very famous place for all the Buddhists in Sri Lanka. This is a place you come across when climbing “Sri Pada” mountain located near Hatton. This mountain in English is identifies as Adam’s peak. Sri Pada is a holy place as it is believed that a footprint of the Lord Buddha is found on the top of the mountain. Millions of people venerate this place every year. The government takes the responsibility of maintaining this holy mountain and had declared it as a sacred venue where the climbers have to observe a code of conduct respecting this place. This is a good opportunity to write briefly on climbing this mountain. Due to ...