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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]
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National parks are a class of protected areas in Sri Lanka and are administered by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. National parks are governed by the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937 and may be created, amended or abolished by ministerial order. [1]
Sri Lanka is known to be home to 794 species of Hemipterans. Detailed work of Sri Lankan hemipterans are recorded in the book Catalogue of Hemiptera of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka comprises 74 species in 46 genera and 6 families of aphids within the order Hemiptera. 2 endemic aphid species are found on Sri Lanka
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 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]
Ritigala is a mountain in central Sri Lanka which is home to an ancient Buddhist monastery. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE. It is located 43 km (27 mi) away from the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura. [1] [2] [3] A resting place
Pages in category "Endemic flora of Sri Lanka" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 215 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .