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Dhadu Monara

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Dhadu Monara was the legendary pre-historic aircraft of King Ravana of Sri Lanka.It was used by king Rawana to travel among countries under his command.

According to the Sinhala legend the Lakegala Rock is thought to mark the location of the Lankapura Kingdom and King Ravana’s capital.

It is also said that Ravana met Princess Sita, the Queen of Rama, beside this rock. Most Meemure villagers believe that Lakegala is the place where King Ravana flew his aeroplane Dhadu Monara, which he used to capture Sita from India.

Further it is believed that there are two cities in Sri Lanka called "Wariyapola, which are believed to be the Airports that used for "Dandu monara" landing and take off. In Singhala language "wa" means"air "and "riya"means "craft " and "pola" means "place". Therefore, "wa+riya+pola" =Wariyapola. The place used for the craft which flies by means of air.

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