Millangoda Raja
මිල්ලංගොඩ රාජා
Archival Field Dossier
Roaming TerritoryMolagoda, Kegalle and Kandy
Habitat SanctuaryMolagoda Estate, Kegalle and Sri Dalada Maligawa
Geographic Coordinates7.2513 N, 80.3464 E
Physical Anatomy & Tusks7.5 ft sweeping tusks that crossed in front, massive forehead dome, gentle giant of Sabaragamuwa
Fate and Cause of DeathNatural old age in July 2011. Honored with state-level funeral rites and traditional honors.
Significance and Cultural Legacy
Renowned for possessing the longest tusks of any Asian elephant in modern history, measuring over 7.5 feet in length that brushed the ground. Carried the sacred tooth relic casket for nearly two decades.
"Sri Lankan tuskers represent an ancient biological and cultural heritage. Only a rare percentage of Sri Lankan Asian elephant bulls develop majestic ivory tusks, making each individual a living national treasure."