 According to another legend Asgiri was named after queen Chandrawathie, the mother of king Wikramabahu who was cremated in the cremation ground of "Adahana Maluva" at Asgiriya.In the history of Kandyan Kingdom many kings have contributed much for the development of Asgiri Viharaya.The monks of Asgiriya chapter have often safeguarded the Tooth Relic on behalf of the ruling monarch during troublesome times such as invasions and rebellions.