Devotion to footprints in religions has been going on since ancient times. History begins with the footsteps of the Hindu god Vishnu.
When Lord Vishnu disappeared, his devotees began worshiping around his footprints. Footprints of the imaginary god Vishnu are present in many temples.
In the early days of Buddhism, idols were not made, only the footprints of the Buddha were considered a blessing for the expression of devotion. These steps are in place in India, Sri Lanka, China and Thailand. Jains also have traces of sacred footprints.
Even in the Abrahamic religions there is devotion to the holy footprints. Christians have traces of Jesus before he was taken up to heaven in the Church of Ascension Palestine.
Similarly, the footsteps attributed to Moses are present in Damascus. In the Ka'bah there are footprints attributed to Abraham.
Even in the subcontinent, the footprints of Sufis have been of special importance for the expression of devotion.
No one's authentic historical status can be proved. Such markings were placed on religious sites to express devotion or for business purposes.
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