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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 ....