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Demons are believed to spring into existence, fully grown (known as opapatika in the Pali language) rather than being given birth by a mother. [2] However, some demons, like the Kola Sanni Yaka have been born to human parents and later become demons. [3]
Demons originating in Sri Lankan mythology. Pages in category "Demons of Sri Lanka" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
Sanni yakuma, sometimes known as Daha ata sanniyas, is a traditional Sinhalese exorcism ritual. The ritual consists of 18 masked dances, each depicting a particular illness or ailment affecting humans.
The name Maha Sona denotes "the greatest demon" [1] or "god or demon of the cemetery" [2] in the Sinhala language. He is one of the most feared and commonly know gods or demons in Sri Lanka . [ 3 ] According to popular folklore, he was originally a giant who was defeated and decapitated in a duel by another giant, Gotaimbara (who lived in the ...
The Lankavatara Sutra mentions the island of Sri Lanka as land of Rakshasas. Their king is the Rakshasa called Ravana, who invites Buddha to Sri Lanka for delivering the sermon in the land. There are other Rakhasas from the land, such as Wibisana, who is believed to be the brother of Ravana in Sri Lankan Buddhist mythology. [22]
The Cultural Triangle Project, launched by the Government of Sri Lanka, focused its attention on Sigiriya in 1982. Archaeological work began on the entire city for the first time under this project. Archaeological work began on the entire city for the first time under this project.
Reeri Yakseya (Sinhala: රීරි යක්ෂයා) or Riri Yaka is a demon in Sinhalese folklore, believed to be one of the most cruel and powerful, second only to Mahasona (Ritigala Jayasena or Ritigala Jayasinha). [1] He has the body of a human and the head of a monkey. His skin is fiery red, and he rides a red bull. [2]
The following list provides the 704 species of common trees and shrubs of flora of Sri Lanka under 95 families. The list is according to A Field Guide to the Common Trees and Shrubs of Sri Lanka, by Mark Ashton, Savitri Gunatilleke, Neela de Zoysa, M.D. Dassanayake, Nimal Gunatilleke and Siril Wijesundera. [1]