Prince Vijaya
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Prince Vijaya 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 seven hundred followers after bei
Coronation of Prince Vijaya; detail from the Ajanta Caves mural of Cave 17
A section of the mural from Ajanta Cave 17 depicts the "coming of Sinhala". Prince Vijaya is seen in both groups of elephants and riders.
Tambapaṇṇī, where Prince Vijaya arrived
Upulvan
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Upulvan is a guardian deity of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Buddhists believe him also as a protector of the Buddhism in the country. The name Upulvan depicts his body colour which means "blue water lily col
Statue Upulvan-Vishnu, Seema Malaka, Sri Lanka
Upulvan-Vishnu worshipped as a guardian deity in Lankatilaka Vihara.
Uthpalawarna Sri Vishnu Devalaya in Devinuwara, Matara, Sri Lanka