The current name of Sri Lanka was settled in 1972, when the island became a fully fledged republic. Lanka was taken from the ancient name of the island, and joined with Sri, meaning “resplendent”.

What is Lanka known as today?

Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes. It officially became Sri Lanka in 1972.

What is the new name of Sri Lanka?

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka The Republic of Sri Lanka was officially adopted as the countrys name with the new constitution of 1972, and changed to Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the constitution of 1978.

Is Sri Lanka still called Ceylon?

Sri Lankas government has decided to change the names of all state institutions still bearing the nations former British colonial name, Ceylon. The government wants the countrys modern name to be used instead. The decision comes 39 years after the country was renamed Sri Lanka.

Whats Ceylon called now?

Ceylon gained independence from Britain in 1948 and changes its name to Sri Lanka when it became a republic in 1972.

Who is the king of Lanka?

Ravana Ravana is the mythical multi-headed demon-king of Lanka in Hindu mythology. With ten heads and twenty arms, Ravana could change into any form he wished.

Who killed tataki?

Maricha, Subahu, Taraka (ताड़का Tāṛakā) or Tadaka or Thataka was a demoness in the epic Ramayana. Along with her children, Maricha and Subahu, Taraka would harass and attack rishis performing yajnas in the forest. They were ultimately slain by Rama and Lakshmana on behest of their teacher, maharishi Vishwamitra.

Who was the first demon that Lord Rama killed?

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Maricha, or Mareecha (Sanskrit: मारीच, IAST: Mārīca) is a rakshasa (demon), who was killed by Rama, the hero of the epic and an avatar of God Vishnu .MarichaRama chases Maricha as a golden deerDevanagariमारीचSanskrit transliterationMārīcaAffiliationRakshasa5 more rows

Who was killed by Rama First?

Subahu was first killed by Rama.