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Vibhishana crowned; Kelaniya's guardian

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A Buddhist temple venerates Ravana's brother as a guardian god.

Sri Lankan tradition says Vibhishana ruled from Kelaniya, Colombo, after being crowned by Lakshmana, and he is considered one of Sri Lanka's four guardian deities. IRCTC says he joined Rama at Rameswaram.

Who: Vibhishana, Lakshmana

Places: Kelaniya

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• modern-popular · Ceylon Expeditions
• modern-popular · IRCTC Ramayana sites PDF

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