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My video consists about Kataragama, Kiri wehera, Thissa wewa, Andare's grave and also Hewker siddeley HS 748 series aircraft (AVRO) in Weeravila air force. Read and nourish your knowledge.

Kataragama:

Kataragama is a pilgrimage place situated in Uva province, Sri Lanka.

The pre-Christian era is where Kataragama's history began, and both Buddhist and Hindu literature have mentioned this location in various ways.

Popular mythology has it that Elara, the Indian invader who conquered the city of Anuradhapura at the time, dispatched the spy Kadira to the southern region of Rohana to spy on the Sinhalese Monarchs. He settled at Kataragama and brought Thevani, his Indian bride, with him. Afterwards, he fell in love with Valli, a stunning 16-year-old local, and got married to her with the former wife's approval. Kadira, a brilliant spy, rose to prominence in Kataragama after King Dutugamunu ultimately overcame the Elara.

He offered special assistance to the Sinhalese who welcomed him as a benefactor. Because of how well regarded he was, the Sinhalese people made him a deity after his passing and constructed a shrine (devale) in his honor. Before becoming Kataragama Deviyo, Kadira was referred to as the "Kadira Deviyo." Yet, the Tamil population of Kataragama never acknowledged him as a god and shunned him.

According to reports, Kadira ran six spy rings that were further divided into 12 units. These were the groups that later evolved into the Kataragama Deviyo's six heads and twelve arms.

It is said that the current Kataragama Devale was constructed by King Dutuganumu after he vanquished the Tamil invader Elara.

Katragama One of the key occasions on the Kataragama Calendar is the Esala Maha Perahera. The Esala Full Moon Poya Day, which falls between July and August, is when this ritualistic possession takes place. Both the manner in which it is held and the possession itself make this Perahera special.

Kiri wehera:

According to the Buddhists, Kiri Wehera is one of the 16 places visited by Buddha (solos maha stana) during his 3 visits to Sri Lanka.

'Kiri wehera' name came from 'Kihiri wehera' because this wehera had built in Kihiri forest in past.

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Andare's grave:

Andare was a witty court jester during the reigns of Kings Kirthi Sri Rajasinhe and Rajadhi Rajasinhe of the Kandyan Kingdom. The tale of Andare is among Sri Lanka's most well-known folktales.

He is thought to have been born in the Matara district's Devinuwara. He was the second child of Palawinnage Palliyaguru, a renowned linguist and Dutch-appointed teacher at the Church of Devinuwara.

Folklore has it that Andare passed away from thirst in Udamalala village while visiting his hometown. According to legend, after learning of the passing of his beloved court jester, the king went straight to the scene of the crime. Upon seeing the body with all its limbs spread out, the king reportedly smiled and said, "Dear Andare, you are making me laugh even after your death."

Where Andare is thought to have died has a memorial, a tomb, and a sculpture depicting his death with his arms outstretched.

Hewker siddeley HS 748 series aircraft (AVRO) in Weerawila air force :

The AVRO HS 748 is a medium size trubo prop passenger aircraft designed by British Aviation From AVRO. The first AVRO HS 748 was manufactured in 1960 & the AVRO HS748 series 2 - A aircraft on display was introduced to Sri Lanka Air Force in 1979.

This Aircraft bearing Sri Lanka Air Force Registration No CR - 833 has flown 10,870 Hours ond 20 minutes of total flying hours & was last flown 15th October 1998 the AVRO fleet was Decommissioned from service in 2003 after two and a help decades of service to the nation .

The AVRO HS 748 aircroft is still being used in many countries for both civil and military Purposes such as India , United States of America & Canada .

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