Kola Sanni Yaka
Kola Sanni Yaka is a fearsome demon of disease and spirit possession from Sri Lankan folklore, belonging to the Sanni Yakka pantheon of eighteen demons collectively responsible for causing specific illnesses and afflictions. This particular yaka is associated with severe physical and mental ailments, with its name deriving from kola meaning leaf or herbal medicine and sanni meaning disease or affliction. The Sanni Yakka tradition is deeply embedded in the Sinhalese Buddhist healing practices, where these demons are not considered purely evil but rather as powerful beings that can cause harm wh