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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka: How “Parakaduwa” got its Name By Dr. Nimal Sedera Source:Brisbane 4EB Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – January 2022 Parakaduwa is a small village in the district of Sabaragamuwa. The word “Kaduwa” (sword) itself reveals that it is a name based on a war situation. Sword was the commonly used weapon at war all over the world before the invention of the gun. The sword was the symbol of power. Even today, the sword is a symbol of power, displayed in the ceremonial dress of heads of forces. “Para” is a word used to give the meaning “foreign”.”Paraya” means an outsider. “Athveda”, “Para veda” means your work and the work of others ..”Para” is also used in the context of mean action or, low qualities. “para balla”. Biggest threat to the King of Seethawaka, the Sinhala King, was from the Portuguese. They ...