Hela Havula

By the time of the publication of 'Lakmini Pahana' and 'Subasa' magazines, many of those who provided poems and novels also knew Kumaratunga by the 1940s and had gathered around him.

Also, during the 'Lakmini Pahana' period, on January 5, 1935, Kumaratunga initiated the establishment of a ten-member organization called the 'Sinhala Samajaya' at the Pahan Paharuwa office in Maradana, Colombo.

Afterwards, Kumaratunga Munidasa explained the objectives of 'Hela Havula', whereas Eddie Panandu and Abaram Gamhewa were appointed as its first thrift (treasurer) by consensus.

It is stated that the first meeting of the 'Hela Havula' was held on 15 February 1941 at the Mahanama College premises in Panadura where Kumaratunga Munidasa, became its chairman.

[4] Under the guidance of Kumaratunga Munidasa, the 'Hela Havula' initially held meetings in and around Panadura and Kalutara, and later in cities such as Moratuwa and later in Buddhist schools such as Ananda College, Colombo.

[4] By the beginning of the 1960s, the Hela Hawula was the strongest force in the country in terms of the Sinhala language and literature.

Then the great poet Raipiyel Tennakoon took the responsibility of leading the Hela Hawula where he held the position until his death on 8 March 1965.

Under his leadership for completed 25 years, he held its Silver Celebrations for two days at Rex House, Borella and Ananda College, Colombo.