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Kuveni, (කුවේණි/குவேணி) also known as Sesapathi or Kuvanna or Leelawathi, was a Yakshini queen in Sri Lanka mentioned in the ancient Pali chronicles Mahavansa and Dipavansa of the Sinhalese people.
Aug 29, 2021 · Vijaya and Kuveni: Two Legendary Figures of the Pali Chronicles. Chandre Dharmawardana. “This may confuse some since Madura became a part of the Chola kingdom, and that Vijaya called for a Chola princess after rejecting Kuveni. In reality, many south Indian kings sought North Indian brides as they were fair-skinned”. **.
Jan 4, 2021 · Kuveni or Kuvanna stands out as the first woman known in Sri Lanka who tragically risked tougher ostracism by her own tribe and later by her alien husband in her endeavour to bring the whole community under a unified country.
May 20, 2020 · Discarded by the King, Kuveni fights for her children *Kuveni is the mythical first queen of Lanka. Legend states that when Vijaya, the rebellious offshoot of an Indian royal family, landed on the island, it was inhabited by several yakka (demon) tribes, one of which Kuveni was the princess of.
Jul 31, 2020 · Kuweni- A Cinematic Musical Experience by Charitha Attalage Composed, Produced & Arranged by Charitha Attalage @Hometown Studios A Film by Sachindra Nadeeshan ...more.
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Apr 21, 2020 · The story of Vijaya - Kuveni is one where the Sri Lankan history began to be written.... This episode takes you back to the 543 BC, more than 2500 years ago, when the Sri Lankan lineage began...
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Prince Vijaya (c. 543–505 BCE) was a legendary king of Tambapanni, based in modern day Sri Lanka. His reign was first mentioned in Mahāvaṃsa. He is said to have came to Sri Lanka with a seven hundred followers after being banished from Sinhapura. However, there is no archaeological evidence of this.
