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Sri Lankan Honours System
In the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, individuals are recognized for personal bravery, achievement, or service with the with national honours. The national honours consists of several types of awards: * National Honours are civil honours awarded for service to the nation, bravery, scientific achievement, achievements in arts, culture and drama. * Decorations tend to be used to recognise specific deeds; ** Military decorations *Medals are used to recognise service on a particular operation or in a specific theatre, long or valuable service, and good conduct. ** Military medals ** Police medals Awards are conferred by the President of Sri Lanka on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, with the Presidential Secretariat being responsible for the administration of the honours. History The Sinhalese monarchs rewarded their loyal subjects with titles and tokens of honor, with the last native kingdom, the Kingdom of Kandy, having an established system of honors tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian subcontinent, Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. It shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the southwest and India in the northwest. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, while the largest city, Colombo, is the administrative and judicial capital which is the nation's political, financial and cultural centre. Kandy is the second-largest urban area and also the capital of the last native kingdom of Sri Lanka. The most spoken language Sinhala language, Sinhala, is spoken by the majority of the population (approximately 17 million). Tamil language, Tamil is also spoken by approximately five million people, making it the second most-spoken language in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has a population of appr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lankabhimanya
Sri Lankabhimanya (; ; The Pride of Sri Lanka) is the highest National Honours of Sri Lanka, national honour of Sri Lanka, which is awarded by the President of Sri Lanka on behalf of the government, equivalent to the National Heroes of Sri Lanka, National Hero of Sri Lanka. It is the country's highest Civil decoration, civil honour and is conferred upon "those who have rendered exceptionally outstanding and most distinguished service to the nation". The honour can only be held by five living Sri Lankans at any given time, and may also be conferred posthumously. Karu Jayasuriya is the only living recipient of the award as of . Since its initiation in 1986, the award has only been conferred to nine individuals. The honour is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the name of the person who receives the award. Insignia The insignia consists of a badge circular with blooming lotus in the centre and Sri Lankabhimanya written in Sinahala and Tamil around it. The badge is Necklet, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidya Jyothi
The Vidya Jyothi (; ) is a Sri Lankan Sri Lankan honours system, national honour awarded "''for outstanding scientific and technological achievements''". It is the highest national honour for science in Sri Lanka for outstanding contribution to the development of the country through dedicated work in the chosen field. It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardee's name. Vidya Jyothi ranks lower than Veera Chudamani. Awardees Awardees include: ;1986 * Geoffrey Bawa, Geoffrey Manning Bawa * Arthur Charles Clarke * Suntheralingam Gnanalingam * Arumadura Nandasena Silva Kulasinghe * A. W. Mailvaganam, Arumugam Wisvalingam Mailvaganam * Christopher Rajindra Panabokke * E. O. E. Pereira, E.O. Eustace Pereira ;1987 * Gamini Lakshman Peiris ;1988 * Ray Wijewardene, Phillip Reyvatha Wijewardene * Kanapathypillai Yoheswaran * Nandrani Swarnamitta de Zoysa ;1989 * Ratna Sabapathy Cooke ;1990 * Cyril Ponnamperuma, Cyril Andrew Ponnamperuma * Kotti Rambukkana Mahawahalla An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veera Prathapa
The Veera Prathapa () is a non titular national honour of Sri Lanka awarded "for acts of bravery of the highest order". Veera Prathapa ranks lower than Sri Lanka Thilaka. Awardees Awardees include: ;1998 * Cprl. R. P. R. Wickramapala, WV * O. R. A. K. Perera * Amithapala Weerasinghe ;2017http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170319/news/national-honours-after-12-years-233395.html 2017 National Honour Awardees * Aluth Gedara Ranjith Amarajeewa * Rankoth Gedara Shanaka Prasad Kumara See also * George Medal The George Medal (GM), instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI,''British Gallantry Medals'' (Abbott and Tamplin), p. 138 is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry, typically ... References External links Civil awards and decorations of Sri Lanka {{SriLanka-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chudamani
A Judamani (Hindi: चूडामणि) is a lotus-shaped Indian headdress that is usually studded with jewels. It is worn in the center of a knot of hair. The headdress derives its name from ''chuda'' (Hindi:चूड़ा) meaning 'bundle of hair' and ''mani'' (Hindi:मणि) meaning 'jewel'. ''Chudamani'' may also refer to ivory bangles worn by brides during wedding ceremonies in Gujarat. When a Chudamani is studded with rubies, it is known as an ''Aruna Chudamani''. Legend The goddess Ratnakar Nandini was born during Samudra Manthana. Upon seeing God Vishnu, Ratnakar Nandini devoted herself to him. When she met Vishnu, he gave her a jewel-studded ornament named Chudamani. Mahalakshmi was instead married to Vishnu and Ratnakar Nandini was left by herself. Vishnu advised her to go to the Trikuta Mountain and meditate there during Dvapara Yuga and Treta Yuga, blessing and fulfilling devotees wishes. While setting out for penance Ratnakar Nandini gave Chudamani as a souve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veera Chudamani
Veera Chudamani () is a national honour for bravery awarded in Sri Lanka. It is awarded "''for acts of bravery of the highest order''". It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardee's name. Veera Chudamani ranks lower than Deshabandhu Deshabandhu (; ) is the third highest national honour awarded in Sri Lanka. It is awarded "for meritorious service". The title is held by no more than 150 living holders at any time. It is conferred with a citation and a silver medal with a sym .... Awardees Awardees include: http://www.presidentsoffice.gov.lk/?page_id=340 List of National Honour Awardees ;1998 * Manorani Saravanamuttu - Founded the Centre for Family Service ;2005 * Hettiarachchige Gamini Sirisoma Jayasekera References External links Civil awards and decorations of Sri Lanka {{SriLanka-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilaka
In Hinduism, the tilaka (), colloquially known as a tika, is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the Ajna, ''ajna chakra'' (third eye or spiritual eye) and sometimes other parts of the body such as the neck, hand, chest, or the arm. The ''tilaka'' may be worn daily for decorative purposes, as a symbol for religious affiliation, for rites of passage or for special spiritual and religious occasions, depending on regional customs. It is also used as an expression of honour or to welcome someone upon arrival.Axel Michaels (2015), Homo Ritualis: Hindu Ritual and Its Significance for Ritual Theory', Oxford University Press, , pp. 100-112, 327 Tilakas come in an assortment of styles or shapes and are adorned using various material such as "ash from sacrificial fire or cow dung, sandalwood paste, turmeric, clay, charcoal or red lead." Variations and meaning Different Hindu denominations use different materials and shapes to make the tilaka.Makhan Jha, ''Anthropology o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka Thilaka
The Sri Lanka Thilaka () is a non-titular national honour of Sri Lanka awarded "''for service to the nation''". Sri Lanka Thilaka ranks lower than Kala Suri. Awardees Awardees include: ;1998 * H. K. Hettiarachchi * D. C. M. Piyatilake * T. A. Sirisena * K. Arnis * Karunapala Aprakke * Piyadasa Wickramanayake * K. S. Jayasena * G. Liyanage David * M. R. T. Karunaratne * Kuragala Pinsara * W. Jayathilaka * Edmund Opanayake * G. S. B. Senanayake * U. M. Haniffa (Maruthoor Ghani) * S. V. P. Tikiri Panikkiya * Sunil Premadasa ;2005 * Nayanatara Gitani Fonseka * Rohana Upendra Kuruppu * T. M. Priyantha Nimal de Silva * V. A. Thirugnanasuntharam ;2017 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170319/news/national-honours-after-12-years-233395.html 2017 National Honour Awardees * Adagamage Pandula Adagama * Hema Bandara Jayasinghe See also * Tilaka In Hinduism, the tilaka (), colloquially known as a tika, is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the Ajna, ''ajna chakra'' (third e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka Sikhamani
The Sri Lanka Sikhamani (Sri Lanka's precious gem ) is a national honour of Sri Lanka "''for service to the nation''". It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardee's name. Sri Lanka Sikhamani ranks lower than Kala Keerthi The Kala Keerthi () is a Sri Lankan national honour awarded "''for extraordinary achievements and contributions in arts, culture and drama''". It is the highest national honour for arts, culture and drama in Sri Lanka. It is conventionally used as .... Awardees Awardees include: ;1987 * Malliya Wadu Karunananda * Halpawattage Hector Jeremius Peiris Jayawardene * Hettiarachchige Don Sugathapala ;1988 * Kudasingappulige Harry Christopher Gunawardena * Nagoda Vithanage Franklin Nagaratne ;1989 * Daisy Hemalatha Sugathadasa ;1990 * Mohamad Yoosoof Mohamad Thahir * Jayasinghe Mudalige Juwanis Jayasinghe * Thamotharam Somasekeram * Samarapperuma Mudiyanselage Palitha Samarapperuma * Udaya Gamini Sarath Kumara Nambukara Withana * Eugene Cyril Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandhu
Bandhu (1), Sanskrit for ''friend,'' connected with ''bandhana'' or ''ties,'' which are the connections that, according to the Vedas, link the outer and the inner worlds. Vedic texts speak, for example, of the 360 bones of the fetus that fuse into the 206 bones of the adult (after the 360 days of the year). As per Dharma traditions, 'Bandhutva' exists in all planes/fields, connecting them together. Few noteworthy fields are Nrittya (Dance), Sangeeta (Music), Jyotishya (Astrology), Vastu-Shastra, Yoga, and Ayurveda Ayurveda (; ) is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is heavily practised throughout India and Nepal, where as much as 80% of the population report using ayurveda. The theory and practice of ayur ... (Medicine). References {{reflist * Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 1.14.6, https://web.archive.org/web/20120411150550/http://vedabase.net/sb/1/14/6/ Hindu philosophical concepts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
