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Honours & Recognition

A lifetime of teaching, honoured by the nation.

Darshani Chandrasena has devoted her life to music education — work recognised with some of Sri Lanka’s most respected state and cultural honours.

Sangeetha Visharada
The moments

Receiving the honours.

Drop in photographs from each award ceremony — a gallery of a teacher being recognised for her service.

Rajya Kala Bhushana

2022
State Award

Kala Bhushana

2022
Rathmalana

Vishwabhinandana Bhushana

2018
Cultural honour

Swarna Bhushana

2017
Ratmalana

Keerthi Sri Deshabhimanya

Title of honour

Swarna Abhiman

Honour
The full record

Awards & distinctions.

A record of recognition spanning two decades of teaching and service to Sri Lankan music.

Rajya Kala Bhushana — State Award
National honour for service to the arts
2022
Kala Bhushana, Rathmalana
Cultural award
2022
Vishwabhinandana Bhushana
Award of appreciation
2018
Swarna Bhushana, Ratmalana
Golden honour
2017
Keerthi Sri Deshabhimanya
Title of national honour
Swarna Abhiman
Award of distinction
Tower Hall Foundation Commendation
Fifteen years as senior music teacher, Sarasavipaya
2003
On screen & in print

A familiar voice in the music community.

Nuga Sevana · Rupavahini
PEO Legend · Rupavahini
Nimthera · ITN
Sanhinda · ITN
Mathaka 15 · Derana
Hadawathe Geetha · Siyatha FM