About
About the Department
The Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs was instituted officially on 1st of January, 1986 by the cabinet decision dated on 2nd October, 1985 (1985/123-12). It was mandated to handle all matters related to Hindu Religious Affairs in Sri Lanka.
Minister : Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka
Secretary : Mr. Somaratne Vidanapathirana
Director : Mr. Y. Aniruthanan
Our vision
"Towards an exemplary virtuous Hindu community"
Our mission
"To preserve, promote and propagate the Hindu religion by providing quality client-centric programmes through innovation, teamwork and community support."
Objectives
- To Promote Hindu Religious education to practice moral and religious values among Hindu Children.
- To Preserve Hindu Religious practices for sustaining and developing Hindu Religion and Culture.
- To Promote Research on Hindu Religion and Culture and to sensitize the public about the noble character of Hindu Culture and the magnificence of Hindu Art and Architecture
- To Preserve and Promote the Tamil Arts through the contributions of Tamil Artists and transmit them to future generation
- To stimulate Hindu Temples and Hindu Organizations for Promoting Hindu religious , cultural, social, , and spiritual development activities.
News & announcements
14 Jan 2026 · Announcements
Thai Pongal Celebrated Across Sri Lanka
Greetings to the Hindu community on the harvest festival celebrated across the island.
03 Jan 2026 · RTI
Report on the details of the Designated Officers and Information Officers
18 Dec 2025 · செய்திகள்
கலாபூஷணம் விருது 2025 — விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்படுகின்றன
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