BOJANA-SALAWA: The same as arasalava.

BOLPEN: Water used at a temple for purposes of purification.

BULAT-ATA: A roll of betel consisting of 40 leaves forming the common penuma to a proprietor at the annual festival corresponding to the old English rent day. It is a mark of submission and respect, and is therefore greatly valued.

BULAT-HURULLA: A fee given to a chief or proprietor placed on a roll of betel. The fee given annually for a Maruvena panguwa.

BULU: One of the three myrobalans (Clough).

C

CHAMARAYA: A fly-flapper, a yak’s tail fixed to a silver or other handle, used to keep flies off the insignia of a deviyo or persons of distinction.

D