Kala Shuri, Dr. Praneeth Abeysundara, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sociology and  Anthropology wins Golden Award (Swarna Sammana)l for best lyrics to the theme song of “Paththini Devi” in the film “Paththini” directed by Prof. Sunil Ariyarathne,  at the Signs Film Festival 2017 held at Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond). This songs lyrics was by Dr. Praneeth Abeysundara,...Read More

Two books related to English language teaching by Gratiaen Award winning writer Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake, Grammar through Literature and a memoir A Thousand Voiced Choir published by Godage International Publishers were launched on the 23rd of September 2017, at the National Museum Auditorium, with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Professor Sampath...Read More

The dancing extravaganza of future managers, “RADIX 2017”- second round unfolded on the 07th September 2017 at the Bandaranayake Hall of University of Sri Jayawardenepura from 6.00 pm onwards. RADIX 2017 is the first ever inter-university dancing competition for the management undergraduates organized by the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON), Department of Business Economics, Faculty...Read More

“Sanduli 2017” Musical concert and Competition organised by the University Art circle and the Cultural Center under the guidance of Dr. Praneeth Abhayasundara (president of the Art Circle),  was held on 6th September 2017 at the Sumangala Reading Hall. This is a showcase of musical talents of the undergraduates in various field such as singing, announcing, lyrics...Read More

“Nada 2017″organized by Students’ Association of Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on 29th of August at Bandaranayake Hall.Read More

Annual inter department Bakthi Gee competition organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, was held on 6th June 2016. It was a function that brought together all Departments of the Faculty under one roof to perform and be a part of an evening full of devotional tranquility. Coordination of this event is by...Read More

“Deepaloka Sudam Sabhawa” was held on 2nd June 2017 with the coordination of Cultural Center and Art assembly of the University. This event has been jointly organized by Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor of the university with other academic members  and Department of Geography and Buddhist Association. This even was enriched  by Ven. Mavarale Bhaddiya Thero, Prof....Read More

Kala Suri Dr. Praneeth Abheysundara, Senior Lecturer at Department of Sociology and Anthropology with Japura Media have produced series of short videos on introducing concepts behind upcoming Sinhala and Tamai New Year to Young Generation. What is New Year – කලාසුරී ආචාර්ය ප්‍රණීත් අභයසුන්දර According to Astrology the house of Pisces is the twelfth and...Read More

Kokila Udanaya, the annual Sinhala Tamil New year celebrations organized by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on the 30th March 2017 at the University premises.Academic and Non academic staff members and students shared this joyful occasion to enjoy the happiness of the new year.  Read More

In the first part of this post we discussed Sinhala and Hindu New Year as Traditional and Cultural Festival. In this post we discuss Sinhala and Hindu New Year Rituals. New Year Rituals Amunugama (1990) divides the New Year rituals for four different parts. The old year The interim period between the ‘Old’ and the ‘New’...Read More