College Crest | Maliyadeva College - Kurunegala
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College Crest | Maliyadeva College - Kurunegala
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College Crest
The college crest is a key symbol of Maliyadeva College, featuring a design rich with meaningful symbols. Each student wears a uniform with the badge stitched onto their pocket.
The shield shape of the college crest represents the
power and courage
of the school.
On a symmetrically twined maroon ribbon, the name of the college is inscribed.
The tusker in the center symbolizes Athugalpura or Kurunegala, the city where the college is located.
The three lotus flowers represent the Triple Gem.
The seven petals on each flower signify Sath Koralaya, the historical name of the area during the monarchical era.
At the top of the shield, the motto "Vidya Bhushanam Purusha Bhushanam," written in Sanskrit, translates to "Knowledge is the Jewel of Man," encapsulating the essence of Maliyadeva College
Skip to main content
College Crest
The college crest is a key symbol of Maliyadeva College, featuring a design rich with meaningful symbols. Each student wears a uniform with the badge stitched onto their pocket.
The shield shape of the college crest represents the
power and courage
of the school.
On a symmetrically twined maroon ribbon, the name of the college is inscribed.
The tusker in the center symbolizes Athugalpura or Kurunegala, the city where the college is located.
The three lotus flowers represent the Triple Gem.
The seven petals on each flower signify Sath Koralaya, the historical name of the area during the monarchical era.
At the top of the shield, the motto "Vidya Bhushanam Purusha Bhushanam," written in Sanskrit, translates to "Knowledge is the Jewel of Man," encapsulating the essence of Maliyadeva College