Dr Mirando Obeysekere, who enlightened Sri Lankans with his well-researched books on King Ravana, as well as the country’s old mansions (walauwas) passed away peacefully at his residence in Pallepola, Matale at the age of 81. The award-winning author, researcher and scholar was the author of a large number of Sinhala and English books including [...]

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Dr Mirando Obeysekere, who enlightened Sri Lankans with his well-researched books on King Ravana, as well as the country’s old mansions (walauwas) passed away peacefully at his residence in Pallepola, Matale at the age of 81.

The award-winning author, researcher and scholar was the author of a large number of Sinhala and English books including Ravana-King of Lanka, Ravana-watha, Sri Lankawe Walawu Namawaliya, Sri Lankawe Brahmanayo, etc.

The funeral rites were held on Friday (21) attended by close family and friends.

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