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Sigiriya - iS.sßh

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Sigiriya iS.sßh dating back from 3rd Century BC to 1st century AD. After King Mahanama who ruled from 410- The Sigiriya Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka is situated in Matale 432 AD, a Prince named Dhatusena became the King of district near to . It can be reached along - Anuradhapura in 459 AD, defeating the Indian invader Habarana highway and turning towards East from 'Pandu'. The King Dhatusena was the ruler who constructed Inamaluwa. Then proceeding about 10 km from Inamaluwa Kala Wewa or the Kala Wewa Tank, by building a dam across and passing Kimbissa township one arrives at Sigiriya. , which is a small river type. The man made 54 mile Before Sigiriya became a Kingdom, the Sigiriya Rock base and long Yoda Ela, which takes water from Kala Wewa to Tissa the places such as Pidurangala which were endowed with wewa is considered as an Irrigation engineering wonder even many Caves and a temple had been dwelled by Buddhist at the present day. It has a gradient of just 6 inches per mile monks from around 3rd Century BC. It is also found that along the first 17 miles , which means the level different is these areas had been inhabitant by people prior to King just over 8 feet even after the 17 th mile along the canal. Kassapa's rein. Many Caves also have Brahmi Inscriptions During his rein the famous full relief Aukana Buddha statue also was constructed out of a rock which stands 42 feet high. He had two sons from two queens. Mugalan [ also called as Moggallana ] from the head queen and Kassapa's [ also called as Kashyapa ] from a companion queen. Prince Kashyapa, with the help of the general of the army of King Dhatusena, named Migara, got his father killed and became the King. Prince Mugalan, fearing for his life, escaped to India. The Buddhist Bhikkus and the people were against his conduct and favoured Price Mugalan for the rulership. Fearing that Mugalan will come with an army from India to avenge him at a later day, King Kassapa decided to make Sigiriya as his kingdom. During his rule of eighteen years from 477 AD to 495 AD Sigiriya Kingdom was created. It is believed that he sought the refuge of Sigiriya rock for his safety fearing for his life. After 18 years, Prince Mugalan came with an army from India to fight with King Kassapa. During the battle Kassapa killed The Archeological Wonder of himself thus Mugalan became the King. He went back to Anuradhapura and ruled the country from there and handed over Sigiriya back to the Buddhist priests. Sigiriya as a Sri Lankan City Planning, Arts, Kingdom was abandoned in around 1150 AD and was almost forgotten for the next seven centuries Though King Kashyapa Gardenscaping, Engineering, is not regarded in high esteem in Sri Lankan history due to his dubious conduct, he is credited as a ruler with unsurpassed imagination put into reality to create a Sri Lankan style Hydraulic Technology and marvel of high calibre art and engineering skills that could even challange the outer world structures at that time, which Defense of the 5th Century AD definitely is amazing even in the 21st century with whatever is remaining as ruins of Sigiriya.

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Lion Eng. Anura Karunarathna is the 5th President and a charter member of Lion club of Pilimathalawa has an illustrious lionstic career with him warm and disciplined Our personality. 5 th President Lion Karunarathna is an old boy of St. Sylvester's College, , fulfills his family obligations as a caring husband to his gracious lion Lady Deepthi, a teac her by (2011-2012) profession and a dutiful to his two daughters, Kenesha, University of of Lions Club of Pilimathalawa undergraduate & Ruvee, A/L student of Kandy Girl's High School. Lion Eng. C.A.B.Karunarathna MAF Lionistic Year 2008-2009 he was elected as the Club Secretary & thereafter,he became Third Vice President and the 5th President of Lions Club of Exemplary behavior together with disciplined character added Plimathalawa respectively during the lionistic year 2011/2012. He qualities to his impressive list of achievements as a fully pledged was also adjudged The 'Best President' of the Region, along with Chartered Electrical Engineer who was graduated from the the lions Club of Pilimathalawa being awarded the 'Best Club' in the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka.Having worked in reputed private Region. His winning theme as the President was a “Dignified sector organizations. Lion Eng. Karu, joined Ceylon Electricity Service with Self-Development.” to appreciate his dedication Board, in 1991 as an Electrical Engineer. Having served in many towards lionism, District Governor invited him to serve in the branches and provinces, during the period of last 22 years. He is cabinet as a Zone Chairperson. He was also adjudicated as an presently holding the posts of Chief Engineer (Energy “Excellent Zone Chairperson” during the year 2012/2013 by the Management) and acting Chief Engineer (Planning & Governor and was elected to the cabinet as the Region Development) of Central Province. Chairperson for the period 2013/2014. Lion Eng. Karu is now actively involved in many Institutions and in He is the founder of “  ” Scholarship project, providing various capacities. He is a renowned professional. Strict material support to 400 less fortunate students, since 2007 which disciplinarian and a genuine leader who received the title of has brought great fame to the lions movement. This highly “Competent Leader” from Toastmastersinternational. commendable project was also appreciated by the Multiple We salute him and consider his roles as an asset to our Club in District 306, during the year 2012/2013, awarded the “Best particular and the Lionism in general. Continuous Project on Literacy.”

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