Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena
Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Deniyaya, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Alma mater | Morawaka Central College |
| Occupation | Astrologer |
| Known for | Defeating Mahinda Rajapaksa |
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| Spouse | Meepage Chandra Girlie |
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| Website | Official Website |
Sumanadasa Tilak Abeygunawardena, commonly referred to as Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena, is a notable Sri Lankan astrologer, writer, and media analyst. He has also held the position of working Director at the National Savings Bank.
Astrological career
Abeygunawardena identified himself as the "Royal Astrologer" to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, providing guidance on favorable timings for political actions. Prior to the 2015 presidential election, Rajapaksa sought his counsel, with Abeygunawardena forecasting a decisive "big victory" that would secure a third and fourth term, attributing this to Rajapaksa's "great inborn power". Despite this prediction, Rajapaksa was defeated by his primary challenger Maithripala Sirisena. Initially refraining from public statements regarding his inaccurate forecast, Abeygunawardena subsequently commented that "even Nostradamus got things wrong."
Personal life
Born on 28 June 1953 in Deniyaya within the Matara District, Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena is the seventh child of Don Siyadoris Abeygunawardena, who formerly chaired the village committee of Morawaka, and Jasin Korale Arachchige Somawathie. His siblings include three older sisters, three older brothers, and two younger sisters. His education was completed at Morawaka Central College located in Deniyaya.