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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka – KOLAMEDIRIYA – By Dr Nimal Sedara Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 “Kolamederiya” is in the Bandaragama division in the Kalutara District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Today, it has developed into a modern place of living with the economic and social development of the country. How this place got this name is a simple story. There may be other stories too behind the name. This story on the name behind the village is about a kind village leader that lived here. “Korale” was a leader who supervised a small number of village leaders namely, the “Arachchi Mahatthayas”, the village headmen. He was so popular as he was a kind person who looked after the wellbeing of the villagers. Unfortunately, the Korale fell sick and became a feeble and skinny man. All the treatment done ...