The Hela Havula is a Sinhalese literary organisation founded by Kumaratunga Munidasa in January 1941. 'Hela Hawula' was formed as the only organization in Sri Lanka to protect and uplift the Sinhala language, Sinhala land and Sinhala culture. 'Hela Hawula' has been recognized as a statutory body by the adoption of the Hela Hawula Establishment Act No. 38 in the Parliament of Sri Lanka Act No. 1992. History Kumaratunga started a magazine called 'Subasa' on July 10, 1939, with the intention of launching a new magazine in an effort to preserve the Sinhala language. By this time he had gained a reputation in the world of linguistics and was financially strong as his book also sold well. After the commencement of 'Subasa' in 1939, he completely got rid of Sanskrit and adopted the 'Pure Sinhala' language. He also adapted the local names of the writers who contributed to 'Subasa' magazine according to 'Pure Sinhala'. 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. With the re-launch of the Lakmini Pahana newspaper in 1934, he became more and more active in socio-cultural activities. During this time, Kumaratunga briefly associated with S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike's 'Sinhala Maha Sabha'. 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. Jayantha Weerasekera gave the name 'Hela Hawula' to the well-wishers who had gathered at Kumaratunga Munidasa's house. Founder members include Munidasa Kumaratunga, Sri Charles de Silva (teacher, Linguist, author), Jayantha Weerasekera (journalist), Raipiyel Tennakoon (poet) and Amarasiri Gunawadu (poet). Anton Perera Jayamanne, then a lecturer at the Maggona Teacher Training College, became the chairman of the first meeting. 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 15th February 1941 at the Mahanama College premises in Panadura where Kumaratunga Munidasa, became its chairman. 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. The main focus of