The story of Prince Saliya and Asokamala is one of Sri Lanka’s best-known traditional love stories. Prince Saliya is described in Sri Lankan chronicles as the son of King Dutugemunu.
According to the traditional account, Saliya fell in love with Asokamala and chose his love for her over his claim to the throne. Their story has endured through generations as a tale of love that crossed the social boundaries of its time.
Today, the story of Saliya and Asokamala remains part of Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural tradition and continues to be remembered as one of the island’s most famous love stories.