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Qualifications & Honours

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
Darshani Chandrasena at a grand piano in a turquoise sari, looking up and smiling
An early photograph: Darshani Chandrasena receives an award from a guest in white national dress
On a flower-lined stage, Darshani Chandrasena accepts a round trophy as an elder in white applauds
At Swarna Abhiman, Darshani Chandrasena receives a certificate from a seated monk
Swarna Abhiman 2025, Kala Prasadini: Darshani Chandrasena receives a plaque on stage
Smiling, Darshani Chandrasena holds up a certificate with a guest before golden curtains
Darshani Chandrasena, in a pink sari, receives a bronze lion trophy
Before a painted stage backdrop, Darshani Chandrasena accepts a crystal trophy
An early photograph: Darshani Chandrasena receives a certificate across a table
Darshani Chandrasena holds a plaque beside her collection of trophies and awards
The full record

Awards & distinctions.

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

  1. 2003
    Tower Hall Theatre Foundation — Honorary Award
    For fifteen years of service at the Sarasavipaya drama institute · 14 Oct 2003
  2. 2017
    Ratmalana Kala Bhushana Award
    For distinguished service to the arts · 28 Sep 2017
  3. 2018
    Vishvabhinandana Bhushana Award
    Western Province Ministry of Cultural & Art Affairs · 15 Nov 2018
  4. 2021
    Colomthota Abhinandana Award
    Colombo District Literary & Arts Festival · 17 Dec 2021
  5. 2022
    State Kala Bhushana Award
    Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs · 31 Mar 2022
  6. 2024
    Kala Vibhushana Keerthi Sri Deshamanya — National Honour
    Conferred by the Swarna Padanama · 7 Dec 2024
  7. 2025
    Glory of Sri Lanka — Golden Award
    29 Nov 2025
  8. 2026
    Samaja Sewa Shiromani Kala Vibhushana Desha Keerthi — National Honorary Degree
    Conferred by the Maha Sangha Sabha · 7 Mar 2026
  9. 2026
    Deshamanya Kala Keerthi Sri — National Honorary Degree
    Katahanda honorary award · 6 Jun 2026
The teacher

Darshani Chandrasena

Music director · Composer · Performer · Vocalist · Lecturer

  • Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Sangeeth Visharad (Honours)
  • Diploma in Western Music (Piano)
  • Officer in charge of Music — Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service (SLEAS), Western Province
  • Music Lecturer — University of Fine Arts and Horana Campus
  • A-Grade vocalist and piano performer — Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC)
  • Vocalist and piano performer — Rupavahini
  • Director — R. A. Chandrasena Memorial Art Institute
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
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