COMMEMORATIONS & HERITAGE ACTIVITIES

Events & Commemorations

Honouring His Legacy Through Generations

An archive for commemorations, religious observances, educational programmes, cultural events, and heritage initiatives connected with Anagarika Dharmapala.

EVENTS & COMMEMORATIONS

Events That Keep His Vision Alive

Ananda Balika Vidyalaya continues to honour the life and vision of Anagarika Dharmapala through commemorative, religious, educational, cultural, and heritage activities.

Mr. Bandula Gunawardena Visits the Museum

Official Visit

•Museum Visit

Mr. Bandula Gunawardena Visits the Museum

Mr. Bandula Gunawardena visited the Anagarika Dharmapala Museum to explore its historical collections and learn more about the life, service, and Buddhist heritage of Anagarika Dharmapala. His visit reflects the importance of preserving and sharing this valuable heritage with students, researchers, and visitors.

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Commemoration

•17 September (Annual)

Annual Anagarika Dharmapala Commemoration Day

Ananda Balika Vidyalaya conducts an annual commemoration programme on the birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala on 17 September. The event features floral tributes, religious observances, and guest lectures reflecting on his vision for national awakening, Buddhist education, and social discipline.

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Annual Religious Pirith & Alms-Giving Observance

Religious Programme

•Date specified annually

Annual Religious Pirith & Alms-Giving Observance

A sacred pirith chanting ceremony and sanghika dana organised by the school administration, staff, and students to invoke blessings and honour the monastic legacy of Ven. Sri Devamitta Dharmapala.

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Exhibition

•Periodic / Heritage Weeks

Buddhist Heritage & Educational Exhibition

Educational exhibition held within Victor House, displaying historical photographs, journal entries, manuscripts, and rare publications from the Maha Bodhi movement for students, researchers, and visitors.

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Community Service

•17 September (Annual) · Since 2015

Annual Blood Donation Programme

An annual blood donation programme has been organised by the Old Girls Association of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya every year on 17 September since 2015. Held as part of the commemorative activities, the programme reflects the spirit of compassion, community service, and social responsibility inspired by the values associated with Anagarika Dharmapala. Old Girls, members of the school community, and well-wishers come together to support this meaningful life-saving initiative.

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