සම්භාෂණ - මානවශාස්ත්‍ර පීඨ ශාස්ත්‍රීය සංකථනය 

A special academic lecture was successfully held on 29 January 2026 at 2.00 p.m. at the Main Hall, Department of Sanskrit (KI4 101), Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

The lecture was delivered by Venerable Navagamuwe Rewatha Thero, Retired Professor of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies, a highly respected scholar in the fields of classical languages, philosophy, and Eastern knowledge traditions. The lecture focused on interdisciplinary perspectives related to Sanskrit studies and Eastern intellectual heritage, offering valuable insights to the academic community.

The event was organized by the Department of Sanskrit, Faculty of Humanities, with the objective of enhancing academic discourse and promoting a deeper understanding of traditional knowledge systems within a contemporary scholarly framework.

The programme was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Heads of Departments, academic staff, non-academic staff, and reverend members, whose presence significantly contributed to the success of the event.

The lecture stimulated thoughtful discussion and intellectual engagement among participants, highlighting the continued relevance of Sanskrit and Eastern studies in modern academia. The Department of Sanskrit extended its sincere appreciation to Venerable Navagamuwe Rewatha Thero and all participants for their valuable contributions.