In 1945 Amaradeva won a gold medal at a music and violin contest held by Jana Kala Mandalaya Amaradeva's fame that was limited only to the Koralawella, started spreading over other areas. Because of his increasing popularity, several schools offered him scholarships.
Amaradeva won a gold medal at a music and violin contest organized by Jana Kala Mandalaya in 1945. His renown, which was restricted to the Koralawella area, eventually spread to other regions. With his increasing popularity, various schools began offering him scholarships.