Dewalaya: 1 definition
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Dewalaya means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure RegisterDewalaya:—A temple dedicated to some Hindu Deviyo or local divinity. The four principal dewala are those dedicated to Vishnu, Kataragama, Nata and Pattini Dsviyo. There are others belonging to tutelary deities, such as the Miha Saman Dcwalaya in Sabaragamuwa belonging to Saman Dewiyo the tutelary deviyo of Siripade, Alutuuwara Dewale in the Kegalle District to Dedimundi-dewata-ban-dara, prime minister of Vishnu etc.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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