19 July, 2020
Anagarika Dharmapala was born at Hittatiya, Matara. His father was Don Carolis Hewavitharana and his mother was Mallika Hewavitharana Lamathani. His first name was Don David Hewavitharana. He studied in a Catholic school. He learnt Sinhala, Pali and Buddhism from Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera.
He started the newspaper, Sinhala Bauddhaya. After his ordination he was known as Siri Devamitta Dharmapala Thera. He passed away on April 29, 1933.
J.A. Samiddhi Thathsarani,
Grade 5,
Nalanda Girls' College, Minuwangoda.