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Senarath Liyana Arachchi | |
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Born | Pitigala, Sri Lanka |
Died | 23 May 2023 |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Occupation(s) | Astrologer and palmist |
Website | Official Website |
Senarath Liyana Arachchi is a Sri Lankan astrologer, palmist, author, guest and commentator on radio and television. [1]
Arachchi was a senior railway station master in Sri Lanka. He worked in different areas of the country as a railway station master for nearly 40 years. [2]
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Senarath is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
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