Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre is ICCR centre for 🇱🇰 & cultural arm of High Commission of India.
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The Indian Cultural Centre was established in Colombo in 1998, with the aim of
building bridges of cultural exchange and interaction between India & Sri Lanka. Over the years, the Indian Cultural Centre has firmly established itself on the Sri
Lankan cultural scene and earned a reputation for excellence through its wide ranging multi-faceted activities. The Centre offers classes in Bharatha Naty
am, Kathak, Hindustani & Carnatic Vocal Music, Violin, Sitar, Tabla, Hindi and Yoga. For conducting these classes, the Centre draws on a talented and committed
group of Sri Lankan teachers. Over time, the Centre has gained tremendous
popularity with nearly 1500 students enrolled in the various classes conducted at
the Centre. The Centre is also active in organizing performances by Indian and Sri Lankan
artistes, lectures/lecture-demonstrations, workshops exhibitions etc. Over the
last twelve years the Centre has organized performances by several well known
artistes from India and Sri Lanka. The Centre also screens 4-5 Indian films and documentaries every month. The Centre also maintains a well equipped library and reading room with a large
collection of books, newspapers, periodicals, video-cassettes and CD ROMs. The library is open to the public Monday to Saturday, except Wednesdays. The reading room, which is open to the public Monday to Saturday has Indian
and Sri Lankan newspapers (Sinhala, Tamil and English) and Indian periodicals,
magazines and journals in English and Indian languages (Malayalam, Urudu,
Hindi, Telugu and Tamil). Conceiving as a cultural hub of Colombo, Indian Cultural Centre is presently in a
spacious premises situated at a very prominent location at 16/2, Gregory’s Road,
Colombo - 07
Meet the author
Monthly event - “Meet the Author” to discuss on the books written on the cultural ties of India and Sri Lanka. The guest author of the second edition was Daya Dissanayake, Sri Lankan author and three-time State Literary Award Winner.
Pranaam - An evening of music
Prepare to be transported to the serene realms of Hindustani classical music as Rashmitha Abhisheka enchants us with his soulful renditions and intricate melodies. With his mastery over ragas and talas, he will weave a tapestry of emotions, evoking nostalgia, joy, and spiritual bliss.
This recital promises to be an unforgettable experience, celebrating the rich heritage and tradition of Indian classical music. Whether you are a connoisseur or new to this art form, you are sure to find inspiration in the sublime melodies and profound expressions of Hindustani vocals.
Language transcends borders.
is one of the languages taught at the Faculty of Language Studies of the Buddhist and Pali University, Homagama. Director ICCR in Sri Lanka donated about 100 Hindi reference books to Ven. Prof. Neluwe Sumanawansa Nayaka Thero, Vice Chancellor of the University. In the interaction the Vice Chancellor fondly enumerated the millennia old cultural heritage of 🇮🇳 and 🇱🇰. The Registrar, Dean of the Faculty, Head of Languages and Senior Lecturer of Hindi were also present.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
The 2 Days of “Video Mastering workshop” by Techiegigs experts & “Stories of Heroes of Bharat” by Shree Narendra Pendse ji completed successfully. It had received an overwhelming response of enthusiastic audience! The children from Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Phillippines, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Oman, Germany, Switzerland, Nigeria, Kenya and USA had joined these sessions.
These workshops are being conducted to guide the chidren to craft their stories in creative way for “ Heroes of Bharat” Global contest.
An Arangetram is a significant event in the life of a Bharatanatyam dancer, as it marks the end of their training and the beginning of their career. The aesthetic language of Bharatanatyam is imbibed as a doorway to the creative possibilities into the vast ocean of divine art. Director ICCR in Sri Lanka attended as Chief Guest at the Arangetram of Thanushan Sathiyamoorthy disciple of Guru Lakshmi Sriharan and Guru Shankar Kendasamy on May 10, 2024 held at Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Centre, Colombo.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
Experience the transcendent beauty of Hindustani classical music at "Pranaam," a musical event presented by the PRANAAM Foundation. Immerse yourself in an evening of soulful melodies as Sanoj Nishan and his ensemble take the stage at the SVCC Auditorium in Colombo on May 15th, starting at 6.30 PM. Prepare to be captivated by an array of musical virtuosity, featuring captivating performances on violin, tabla, esraj, and mesmerizing vocal renditions.
As the melodies weave through the air, let yourself be transported to a realm of timeless elegance and deep emotion.
"Pranaam" celebrates not only the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music but also the extraordinary talent of budding musicians in Sri Lanka. It's an opportunity to witness the harmonious fusion of skill, passion, and dedication.
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with enchanting rhythms, intricate melodies, and the vibrant spirit of music.
Come, be a part of this cultural celebration and experience the magic of Hindustani classical music.
An Online yoga session on Yoga for Balance and steadiness
International Hindi Olympiad 2024 & Amrit Kumbh Samman 2024
Hindi Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi invites registration for International Hindi Oylmpiad 2024 and Amrit Kumbh Samman 2024.
The registration link for international students is https://bit.ly/iho-int
The registration link for schools outside India is – https://bit.ly/iho24-intschools.
For any further queries the Hindi Olympiad Foundation can be contacted at [email protected], [email protected] or 8860313300.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
*FREE VIDEO MASTERY WORKSHOP*
Master Video Editing from Scratch to Screen in few hours.
Creative Koder in association with Techiegigs is proud to announce a FREE “Video Mastery Workshop”!
The techniques taught by professional experts will surely benefit in making your submissions creative and attractive.
The workshop will be held on 11th, 12th and 17th MAY @ 5pm to 6.30pm IST.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to become a VIDEO MASTER in few hours.
Kindly scan the QR for registering!
No age limit! Lets enjoy making Creative Videos!!
[5/10, 7:23 PM] Sub: STORIES of “HEROES of BHARAT” by Historian & Writer Shree. Narendra Pendse ji
The session will be held on the same days 11th, 12th and 18th May @ 4pm to 4.45 pm
*IMP: The same Zoom link will be used for both*
[5/10, 7:24 PM] Sub: Please post this in the comment section under the heros poster
Hello everyone! Join us for a rejuvenating online yoga session dedicated to enhancing balance and steadiness. Let's find inner strength and stability through yoga.
“You are a cluster of clouds of the evening sky
I have sought only you all my life
It is you who fills my empty sky
I have made you with the sweet fancies of my mind”
ICCR in Sri Lanka celebrated today 163rd birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. On this occasion Prof Sandagomi Coperahewa, Head of the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo delivered a special lecture on Gurudev Tagore’s Interaction with Sri Lanka followed by the Rabindra Sangeet performances.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
On the occasion of 163rd Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Tagore, the Sri Lanka students of SVCC are performing Rabindra Sangeet under the guidance of Guru Ash*th Attapattu.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
Special lecture on Gurudev Tagore’s Interaction with Sri Lanka by Prof Sandagomi Coperahewa.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations
Director ICCR in Sri Lanka Prof. Ankuran Dutta delivered a special lecture on “India and Sri Lanka: Culturally Knitted Nations” organised by Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka on 6 May, 2024.
Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
An online Yoga session on the occasion of Curtain raiser event of International Yoga day Topic Yoga for joints
Welcome to the Official Website of the High Commission of India, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Response by High Commission of India, Colombo to media queries regarding Indian companies taking over visa issuance at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo.
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කොළඹ, බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්යන්තර ගුවන්තොටුපළේ වීසා නිකුත් කිරීමේ කටයුතු ඉන්දියානු සමාගම් භාරයට ගෙන ඇති බවට වන මාධ්ය විමසීම් සම්බන්ධයෙන් මාධ්ය ප්රකාශකතුමාගේ නිවේදනය
“කොළඹ, බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්යන්තර ගුවන්තොටුපළේ වීසා නිකුත්කිරීමේ කටයුතු ඉන්දියානු සමාගම් භාරයට ගෙන ඇති බවට සමාජ මාධ්ය ඇතුළු විවිධ මාධ්යයන් තුළ පළවන වාර්තා සහ අදහස් අපි දුටුවෙමු.
මෙම වාර්තාවලින් දැක්වෙන සමාගම් ඉන්දියාවේ පිහිටා ඇති සමාගම් හෝ ඉන්දීය සමාගම් නොවන අතර ඒවායේ මූලස්ථාන වෙනත් ස්ථානයන්හි පිහිටා ඇත. මෙම සන්දර්භය තුළ ඉන්දියාව පිළිබඳ සඳහන් කිරීම පදනම් විරහිත වේ”
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கொழும்பு பண்டாரநாயக்கா சர்வதேச விமான நிலையத்தில்(BIA) விசா வழங்கும் நடைமுறையை இந்திய நிறுவனங்கள்பொறுப்பேற்கின்றமை தொடர்பாக ஊடகங்களால்முன்வைக்கப்பட்ட கேள்விகளுக்கு பதிலளித்து ஊடகப்பேச்சாளரால் வெளியிடப்பட்ட அறிக்கை.
கொழும்பு பண்டாரநாயக்கா சர்வதேச விமான நிலையத்தில்(BIA) விசா வழங்கும் நடைமுறையை இந்திய நிறுவனங்கள்பொறுப்பேற்கின்றமை தொடர்பாக சமூக ஊடகங்கள் உட்படபல்வேறு ஊடகங்களில் வெளியாகியுள்ள அறிக்கைகள் மற்றும்கருத்துகள் தொடர்பாக நாம் அறிந்துள்ளோம்.
இந்த அறிக்கைகளில் குறிப்பிடப்பட்டிருக்கும் நிறுவனங்கள்இந்தியாவை தளமாகக்கொண்டு இயங்கும் நிறுவனங்களோஅல்லது இந்திய நிறுவனங்களோ அல்ல, மாறாக வேறுஇடங்களை தலைமையகமாகக் கொண்டவை ஆகும். இவ்வாறான சூழலில் இந்தியாவை தொடர்பு படுத்துவதுஅடிப்படை ஆதாரமற்றதாகும்.
"SVCC Newsletter - May 2024"
This is a newsletter for the month of May in the year 2024, from SVCC.
75th Foundation Day of Indian Council For Cultural Relations celebrated in Sri Lanka today.
Graced by Hon. Ministers Susil Premajayantha and Vidura Wickramanayaka with High Commissioner Santosh Jha, the evening saw Alumni and awardees coming together for a cultural soirée.
Chief Guest Hon. Susil Premajayantha congratulated Indian Council For Cultural Relations for promoting cultural, religious and social linkages. High Commissioner lauded the role of Indian Council For Cultural Relations as the pillar of India’s cultural diplomacy, and of
ICCR in Sri Lanka in furthering 🇮🇳🇱🇰 people-to-people connect.
Pratibha Sangam awardees were handed over the cash prizes on the occasion. The evening saw the richness of Indian culture come alive with performances of Indian Classic dances and music.The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrated its 75th Foundation Day in Sri Lanka today, bringing together ICCR alumni and awardees for a cultural soirée. The event was graced by Honorable Ministers Susil Premajayantha and Vidura Wickramanayaka, along with High Commissioner Santosh Jha.
During the event, Chief Guest Honorable Susil Premajayantha praised ICCR for promoting cultural, religious, and social linkages. The High Commissioner also lauded the role of ICCR as the pillar of India's cultural diplomacy, and of ICCR in Sri Lanka for furthering the people-to-people connect between India and Sri Lanka.
Additionally, the Pratibha Sangam awardees were presented with cash prizes, recognizing their exceptional contributions to promoting cultural exchange. The evening was filled with performances of Indian classical dances and music, showcasing the richness of Indian culture and bringing together people from different backgrounds.
Overall, the event was a wonderful celebration of the cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka, and an inspiring reminder of the importance of promoting cultural exchange and understanding.
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An Online yoga session on Yoga for Balance and steadiness
On the occasion of 163rd Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Tagore, the Sri Lanka students of SVCC are performing Rabindra Sangeet under the guidance of Guru Ash*th Attapattu. Indian Council For Cultural Relations
Special lecture on Gurudev Tagore’s Interaction with Sri Lanka by Prof Sandagomi Coperahewa. Indian Council For Cultural Relations
An online Yoga session on the occasion of Curtain raiser event of International Yoga day Topic Yoga for joints
Tabala recital at SVCC by Vadya Visharad Chathuralal Amarakoon.
An Online Yoga session on the Auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Navdha Bhakti Yoga
An online yoga session on the occasion of World health day Pranayama sadhna for health and wellness.
ICCR in Sri Lanka collaborated with COLIND’s Holi by the Beach. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
#Vasantootsav at ICCR in Sri Lanka Dance performances by artists of Colombo were presented at the event organised by Hindustan Art and Music Society and Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
#Vasantootsav- at ICCR in Sri Lanka An Odissi dance solo recital by Guru Gajendra Panda in the event organised by Hindustan Art and Music Society and Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
#Vasantootsav- at ICCR in Sri Lanka A #Bihu dance performance in the event organised by Hindustan Art and Music Society and Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
#Vasantootsav- at ICCR in Sri Lanka A violin recital by Pandit Biswajit Roy Choudhury in the event organised by Hindustan Art and Music Society and Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
An online yoga session on Yoga sadhna for self Introspection
Grand #Holi celebration in Colombo by Indian Cultural Association in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo today. Indian diaspora enjoyed the festival of colour. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
An evening of #Kathak recital by Guru Ruchi Balooni of NCR Delhi at SVCC auditorium. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
Live from the iconic Independence Square Colombo: workshop on 5 Element Breathwork Yoga and Meditation organised this morning by Sadgamaya Foundation, Bengaluru with Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo. More than 200 participants practiced during the session. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
Live - Mangalavadyam at Sri Tyagaraja Aradhana organised by Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo at Saraswati Hall, Colombo. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
Sri Tyagaraja Aradhana organised by Swami Vivekananda CulturalCentre Colombo is live now
On the auspicious day of #MahaShivaratri a classical dance extravaganza Kaileswara Natyanjali 2024 is organised by Kala Rasika Foundation in collaboration with ICCR in Sri Lanka, 🇱🇰Dept of Cultural Affairs at Mayurapathy Sri Bhathrakali Amman Kovil, Colombo. Indian Council For Cultural Relations India in Sri Lanka (High Commission of India, Colombo)
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