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Vidyodaya Pirivena
The Vidyodaya Pirivena was one of the prominent piriven (a monastic college, similar to a seminary, for the education of Buddhist monks) in Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1873 by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thera and later in 1959, the pirivena was granted the university status by the Government of Sri Lanka.[1][2]
- ^ Wimalaratana Thero, Bellanwila (22 April 2005). "Founder of vidyodaya pirivena most ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Maha Nayake Thera". Daily News Online. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ Wijetunge, Ratna (29 April 2009). "The great Buddhist revivalist". Daily News Online. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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