His mother, Helena was responsible for arranging the financing of the restoration of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.

He was the patron of Thalevala Vijitha (Dhammarakkitha), who later became the chief incumbent after the demise of his predecessor Mapitigama Buddharakkita.

In 1952, she contested the seat of Kelaniya at the 2nd parliamentary election, representing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

Subsequently, she gave formal recognition to traditional medical practitioners by registering them in the health system.

One of her first duties was introducing legislation to allow traditional medical practitioners to grow marijuana, which was essential for their medicinal preparations, saving foreign exchange.

She retained the position of Minister of Local Government and Housing in the subsequent Dahanayake cabinet in 1959.