Of the country’s population about 70% are Buddhists, 15% are Hindus and the rest are approximately equal part Christians and Muslims.

The Buddhism has obviously put its mark on the literature, art and architecture of this country. But its different then the one you’ll find in other countries in eastern or northern Asia. It is according to many witnesses more colourful and mystic, with many Hindu influences.

In practice many people in Sri Lanka mixes different aspects from different religions together into their own personal belief and ritual. For example it’s normal for a Christian or a Buddhist to pray or offer alms to a Hindu god for a specific reason. All religions also use some cult places in common, especially Adams Peak and Kataragama.