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‘Obeysekera’ dynasty and Atadahe Walawwa-BY RUWAN WINDSOR AND GAYAN NARANDENIYA Source:Sundayobserver The ‘Obeysekera’ dynasty is one of the much talked about lineages in Sri Lanka or Ceylon as it was known then. At one time they were powerful figures in Ceylonese politics. The Obeysekera dynasty also became relatives of other prestigious families, especially due to the marriages between aristocratic families such as Bandaranaikes. The Bandaranaikes, in addition to the traditional aristocracy, played huge roles in Sri Lankan politics. If we go down in history, the relationship between the Bandaranaike family and the Gampaha District, which is also known as ‘Siyane Korale’ goes back seven or eight centuries. However, although the Obeysekera family later came to the Western Province, they were originally coming from Kataluwa in Galle. Accordingly, Obeysekeras’ hometown was Kataluwa. In this background, this article is about ‘Atadagewatta Walawwa’ which is also known as ‘Atadahewatta Walawwa’ in Kataluwa which ...