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Posted on February 7th, 2021
KAMALIKA PIERIS
Don Philip
Rupasinghe Gunawardene (1901-1972) was born at Boralugoda, Avissawella, in
Hevagam korale. Hewagam Korale, as its
name indicates, had produced many brave hewayo. Philip’s father, Don Jakolis
Rupasinghe Gunawardene was known as ‘Boralugoda Ralahamy’. Boralugoda Ralahamy was
a vidane arachchi.
The
Boralugoda clan was known for their generosity and religious patronage, said
Ananda Meegama. They had strong connections to the Buddhist clergy and the
temples of the area and Philip was brought up in this atmosphere, said Ananda
Meegama.
The family
had deep anti imperialist roots, as well. Philip’s father had been sentenced to