KOLMURA: A rehearsal at the Nata Dewala by the Uliyakkarayo before the Perehera starts.

KOMBUWA: A bugle, a horn. It is blown at the Tewawa or service at a Dewale. There are special tenants for this service.

KORAHA: A large wide-mouthed chatty used as a basin.

KONA: The year’s end. The Sinhalese new year (April).

KOTAHALU: The cloth worn by a young female arriving at puberty, which is the perquisite of the family dhobi, with other presents given at the festivities held on the occasion.

KOTALE: An earthenware vessel with a spout given as a penuma by the potter to petty officers.

KOTTALBADDE VIDANE: The headman of smith villages.

KOVAYA: An earthenware crucible. A socket for candles.

KOVILA: A small temple. A minor Dewale.

KÛDE: A basket to remove earth, sand, etc.