Prof. Lakshman SenevirathneSenior Professor in Hindi
Contact:
Department of Hindi Studies
Room No. K2 -201
Department of Hindi Studies
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Residential Address:
532/14, Eksath Mawatha,
Ihala Karagahamuna,
Kadawatha,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94112903794 (Office)
+94714458380 (Mobile)
Email: lakshman@kln.ac.lk (University)
Room No. K2 -201
Department of Hindi Studies
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Residential Address:
532/14, Eksath Mawatha,
Ihala Karagahamuna,
Kadawatha,
Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94112903794 (Office)
+94714458380 (Mobile)
Email: lakshman@kln.ac.lk (University)
Administrative Positions
Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Kelaniya (2017-2020)
Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya (2011-2017)
Head, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya (2010-2011)
Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya (2011-2017)
Head, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya (2010-2011)
Academic Qualifications:
| Ph.D.(Hindi)– 2007 Dept of Hindi, University of Allahabad, India. |
| M.Phil.(Hindi)- 2000 Dept of Hindi, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
| B.A.(Special) Hindi – 1995 Dept of Hindi, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
Other Qualifications:
| Diploma in Hindi -1992 Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra, India. |
| Vadya Visharad –1990 Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, India. |
Teaching Experience:
| As a Senior Professor from 2017 to present 8 years as a Professor |
| 5 years as a Senior Lecturer |
| 2 years as a Lecturer |
| Teaching of Hindi Language, Literature and North Indian Culture at university Level for more than 12 years |
| 3 years as a Probationary Lecturer |
| 2 years as a Temporary Lecturer |
Awards:
Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Samman (2024)- Awarded by the International Hindi Association, India
Vishwa Hindi Gaurav Samman (2019) - Awarded by Swami Vivekananda Sanskritik Kendra and High Commission of India, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Hindi Sevi Saraswati Samman (2017) - Awarded by Abhuday Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Wardha, India.
Hindi Sevi Samman (2017) - Awarded by Indian Cultural Center, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Research Interests:
| Hindi Linguistics and Hindi Grammar |
Current Research Activities:
Preparing a Sinhala-Hindi Dictionary and some text books to study Hindi language.
Research and Publications:
| Books: |
| 'Sinhala – hindii praayoogika shabda sangrahaya' Published by Godage & Brothers, Colombo-10, Sri Lanka, 2004.ISBN 955-20-7295-6. |
| 'hindii viyarana huruwa' Published by Samayawardhana Book Shop (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo-10,Sri Lanka, 2005. ISBN 955-570-338-8. |
| 'hindii kathana huruwa' Published by Samayawardhana Book Shop (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo-10,Sri Lanka, 2008. ISBN 978-955-570-512-7.(Co-Author: Prof.Indra Dasanayake) |
| 'hindii leekhana huruwa' Published by Author, 2008.ISBN 978-955-51111-6-4 . |
| 'saahityakaar raamkumaar varmaa' Published by Author, 2008.ISBN 978-955-51111-5-7. |
| 'hindii naaTak : svaruup aur vikaas 'Published by Author, 2008.ISBN 978-955-51111-0-2. |
| 'hindii aitihaasik naaTak' Published by Author, 2008. ISBN 978-955-51111-1-9. |
| 'Dr. raamkumaar varmaa kee aitihaasik naaTak' Published by Author, 2008. ISBN 978-955-51111-2-6. |
| Articles: |
| “hindii saahityayee bhaashaatmaka pasubima”, Sinhala Journal – Vol. 7 Published by Dept. of Sinhala, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, 1996/97. |
| “hindiyehi bahuvacana pada saadhanaya”, Hindi Journal – Vol. 1 Published by Dept. of Hindi, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka,1998. |
| “hindiyehi naama visheeshana”, Journal of Faculty of Humanities – Vol. 2 Published by Faculty of Humanities, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka,1999. |
| “bhaashana hindiyehi aaghaataya”, Linguistics Journal – Vol. 8 Published by Dept. of Linguistics, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, 2002/2003. |
| “Dr. raamkumaar varmaa kii kaavy drishTi”, Dr. Ramkumar Varma Gaurav Granth Published by Dr. Ramkumar Varma Trust Allahabad, India, 2005. |
| Seminar Papers: |
| “hindii igeniimeedii mathuvana bhaashaatmaka gæTalu” Organized by Dept. of Hindi, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, 24th March 1998. |
| “hindiyehi taalana shabda” Organized by Dept. of Linguistics, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, 16th June 1998. |
| “Dr. raamkumaar varmaa kee naaTkoon kii maanaviiy samveednaa”, Organized by Dr. Ramkumar Varma Trust Allahabad, India, 18th February 2005. |
| “hindii aaloocanaa meen bauddhiktaa”, Organized by Dept. of Hindi, University of Allahabad, India, 12th December 2005. |
| Poems: |
| “doo Jagath”, “paanii” Bhasha Journal – Vol. March-April, 2003 Published by The Controller of Publications Ministry of Human Resources and Development, New Delhi, India, 2003. |
Unpublished Research:
| “hindii addhyyan meen upasthit bhaashaathmak samasyaaeen” Dissertation of B. A. (Special) Degree, Dept. of Hindi, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, 1995. |
| “sinhala -hindii shabda vicaaraya” Thesis of M. Phil. Degree, Dept. of Hindi, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, 2000. |
| “Prof. raamkumaar varmaa kee aitihaasik naaTkoon kaa hindii kee anya aitihaasik naaTkon kee paripreekshy meen muulyaankan”Thesis of Ph. D. Degree, Dept. of Hindi, University of Allahabad, India, 2007. |