“Vidulakara Punarawalokana”: 60th anniversary celebration of the University of Kelaniya was held on the 17th of June 2019 at Dharmaloka Hall of the University of Kelaniya.
It was held under the patronage of the most Venerable Dr. Welamitiyawe Dharmakirthi Sri Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thero, Pincipal & Director of Vidyalankara Pirivena and Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya The event was graced by Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, Vice- Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and several distinguished invitees.
The flower offering to the statue of the most Venerable Sri Dharmaloka Thero and the launch of “Vidyanidhani” journal was also took place in relation to this ceremony. Moreover, a special speech was conducted by Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa on “Vidyalankara Tradition and University of Kelaniya”. In the evening, a “Pahan Poojawa” was held with the participation of all the academic, non- academic & administrative staff members, undergraduates and alumni.