Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The funeral of award-winning lyricist Ven.Rambukana Siddhartha Thera will be held on Friday (21) at the Sri Saranankara grounds in Dehiwala. Remains lie at Sri Sudharmarama temple in Wellawatte.

Ven.Rambukana Siddhartha Thera who was the head of Sri Jinarathana Institute and English school of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya has made an indelible contribution to Sri Lankan music as a lyricist penning many popular songs.Booking A Tropical Island Vacation

The Thera received the Sarasaviya Award for the song Pera Sansare, which he wrote for the film Sandakada Pahana. His contribution to the music industry began in 1987 with the release of the cassette Sansare Api.His subsequent works included Gammane Api,Samanala Kanda, Sansare...