High Commission of India wishes everyone a blessed Bak Full Moon Poya Day which commemorates the second visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka.

Commemorating the Bak Full Moon Poya Day, High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Chief Incumbent of Parama Dhamma Chethiya Pirivena Ven. Dr. Maitipe Wimalasara Maha Thera inaugurated an exhibition on 🇮🇳's Buddhist heritage at the Pirivena. Books on Buddhism & India were also donated.

Celebrating the New Year cheer! 

High Commissioner Santosh Jha with the India in Sri Lanka team joined MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 for the Sinhala & Tamil New Year Festival. 🇮🇳 lifted the cricket cup on the fun-filled day.

May the #RamayanaTrail flourish as 🇮🇳 🇱🇰 friendship flourishes today!

High Commissioner Santosh Jha joined the inauguration event of #RamayanaTrail Project in 🇱🇰 endorsed by Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, along with NSA Sagala Ratnayaka, cricket icon Sanath Jayasuriya & other dignitaries.

High Commissioner Santosh Jha hosted Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, Treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust & his accompanying team at India House. Discussed ways in which 🇮🇳 can support development of #RamayanaTrail in 🇱🇰, promoting P2P connect and economic growth.

Empowering the next generation! Director ICCR in Sri Lanka distributed notebooks to 1000 students in different parts of Gampaha on behalf of India in Sri Lanka today. Thanks Hon. MP Dr.Kavinda Jayawardana for coordinating.

The Warli art- originated in Maharashtra, is inspired by the coexistence of the tribes with nature and the forests. Today Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre ICCR in Sri Lanka organised an online #WarliArt Workshop conducted by a Mumbai based senior artist Sandeep S. Goriwale.

Celebrating the Sinhala and Tamil New Year a two-day paper-craft workshop for children was organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Colombo. The workshop was conducted by a well-known craft artist Mr. S. Shanmugaraja.

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Five Sri Lankan winners of Pratibha Sangam- global competition of Indian art performed at the 75th Foundation Day celebration of ICCR in New Delhi on 9th April, 2024 along with winners from 7 countries.

Many congratulations to all nine winners of Pratibha Sangam from 🇱🇰.

Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre ICCR in Sri Lanka wishes you all a very happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

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Glimpses of the captivating dance performances by the talented winners of the 2nd Pratibha Sangam competition and ICCR scholars as they unite for a mesmerizing grand finale!

#PratibhaSangam #CulturalExtravaganza #HappyFoundationDayICCR

During her address at the 75th Foundation Day of ICCR, Hon'ble MoS for External Affairs & Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi (मोदी का परिवार) expressed her appreciation for the remarkable efforts of ICCR in advancing Indian culture and fostering mutual understanding with our global partners.

During his address at the 75th Foundation Day celebrations, DG ICCR, Sh. Kumar Tuhin , highlighted the seminal role played by ICCR.

Over seven decades, ICCR has diligently pursued its mission of nurturing cultural exchanges, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting goodwill

#Ramadan Mubarak!

High Commission wishes everyone health, happiness and prosperity on this auspicious occasion of #EidAlFitr .

ICCR marks a significant milestone with the commencement of its 75th Foundation Day celebrations.

The cultural evening began with the inauguration of the 'Arindam' exhibition at Bikaner House.

Hon'ble MoS for External Affairs & Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi (मोदी का परिवार) , along with DG, ICCR Sh.

Music is the literature of the heart..

Director ICCR in Sri Lanka has donated Hindi literature for the students learning Indian music at Gurukul- IUHS Nalanda Campus, Galle, which is an initiative by Meth Bo Sewana International Meditation Center on 6 April, 2024.

Embark on a cultural journey with us as we commemorate the 75th Foundation Day of ICCR, a testament to India's commitment to global harmony.

From fostering academic excellence to promoting cultural understanding, ICCR has been uniting cultures and inspiring minds for

ICCR reaches a significant milestone in its journey;75th Foundation Day on 9th April 2024. For over seven decades , it has been dedicated to fostering cultural exchanges and promoting mutual understanding and goodwill between India and the rest of the world.

Director General,

Let’s celebrate the Avurudu and Tamil New Year by learning Warli Art at ICCR in Sri Lanka.

Dates- 20 April, 2024
Time- 3pm -5pm
Venue- Online
Age- no restrictions
Register by 18 April, 2024 at forms.gle/BNWMRCXKUmwzff…

Warli art is a gem that comes from the tribal culture of India.

Let’s celebrate the Avurudu and Tamil New Year by learning paper-craft at ICCR in Sri Lanka

Dates- 18-19 April, 2024
Time- 10:30am - 1:30pm
Venue- SVCC Auditorium.
Age- 5 years to 15 years.
Register at 10am on 18 April, 2024

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