Dewol-yakun: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure RegisterDewol-yakun:—(or Dewol) Foreign devils said to have come from beyond the seas and who according to tradition landed at the seaside village called Dewundare near Matara and proceeded thence to Sinigama near Hikkaduwa. Pilgrims resort to either place and perform there the vows made by them in times of sickness and distress.
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