ICCR in Sri Lanka

ICCR in Sri Lanka 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

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A special yoga programme was organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colomb...
08/06/2026

A special yoga programme was organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, at the Ramakrishna Mission as part of the Curtain Raiser events for the International Day of Yoga 2026.

As part of the Curtain Raiser events for the International Day of Yoga 2026, SVCC, in collaboration with the Brahma Kuma...
08/06/2026

As part of the Curtain Raiser events for the International Day of Yoga 2026, SVCC, in collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, organized a special wellness programme focused on promoting physical health, mental well-being, and inner harmony through yoga and meditation.

The session featured insightful talks and guided yoga practices, encouraging participants to embrace yoga as a way of life for holistic wellness.

A special Mallakhamb event was organized at One Galle Face Mall, where participants of the 3rd to 6th Mallakhamb worksho...
08/06/2026

A special Mallakhamb event was organized at One Galle Face Mall, where participants of the 3rd to 6th Mallakhamb workshops were awarded certificates in recognition of their dedication and successful completion of the training programs.

Mam Tanuja Jha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event celebrated the achievements of the trainees and highlighted the growing popularity of Mallakhamb in Sri Lanka.

The programme was organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), High Commission of India, Colombo, in collaboration with One Galle Face Mall, Creative Koder, Ashtanga Yoga Mandhir, COLIND, Dhanur, and the Vishva Mallakhamb Federation, India. The event brought together students, instructors, and supporters of the traditional Indian sport, fostering cultural exchange and promoting physical fitness, discipline, and well-being through Mallakhamb.

Address

16/2, Gregory's Road, Colombo 07
Colombo
00700

Opening Hours

Monday 09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30
Thursday 09:30 - 17:30
Friday 09:30 - 17:30

Telephone

+94112684698

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