Gangodawila Soma Thero was a prominent Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka, born on April 24, 1948. He was known for his dedication to learning and social reform, taking inspiration from revered teachers like Madihe Pannaseeha Thero and Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thero. Soma thero's name reflects his birthplace, Gangodawila, and he is referred to as 'thero' to denote his status as an elder monk. His death on December 12, 2003, remains a subject of controversy.
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Meaning of the name - Gangodawila
The name 'Gangodawila' is a place name in Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been derived from the Sinhalese word 'gangodawila', which translates to 'the place of the great warrior'.
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Gangodawila Soma Thero belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Gangodawila
Place of Death: Saint Petersburg
Cause of Death: disputed
Educated At: Isipathana Vidyalaya
Occupation: Bhikkhu
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 24, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 24, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 24, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Taurus 24 | 4 Taurus 32 | 19 Cancer 16 |
| Moon | 19 Scorpio 0 | 12 Leo 14 | 26 Virgo 8 |
| Mercury | 29 Aries 16 | 14 Aries 48 | 29 Gemini 55 |
| Venus | 19 Gemini 41 | 0 Gemini 39 | 25 Gemini 2 |
| Mars | 21 Leo 47 | 11 Aries 32 | 26 Virgo 50 |
| Jupiter | 28 Sagittarius 41 | 18 Cancer 5 | 20 Sagittarius 49 |
| Saturn | 16 Leo 17 | 8 Aries 19 | 21 Leo 50 |
| Uranus | 23 Gemini 25 | 29 Taurus 56 | 27 Gemini 45 |
| Neptune | 11 Libra 0 | 3 Aries 3 | 10 Libra 19 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 32 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 13 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 14 Taurus 44 | 6 Pisces 8 | 10 Taurus 37 |
| Ketu | 14 Scorpio 44 | 6 Virgo 8 | 10 Scorpio 37 |
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