THE MOST HIGHEST CAST IN SINHALA KINGDOM (Before 19th century). Sinhala Buddhist (SRI LANKA) beliefs the Bandāra deviyō (generally referred to only as Bandāra) are a group of guardian deities. Many of the Bandara deities are deification of prominent or legendary political/military leaders. The name was originally the title of high officials in the Sinhala Kingdom. - DR.CHAMATH JAYASINGHE.
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