Paadha Laalithyam

Beautifully designed "Kolam" at the entrance of the hall. It's designed with coloured rice and temple tree flowers

"Natya Kala Mandhir", Centre for Visual and Performing Arts was found in 1976 by Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran. Seventy five students of "Natya Kala Mandhir" has performed "Arangetram".

It celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 14th 2006. "Paadha Laalithyam" – A Concert of Classical Dances, was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall to celebrate the anniversary. South Indian film star, and classical dancer Vineeth graced the occasion.

70 dancers took part in sixteen different dance performances. Ravibandhu Samanthi Narthana Ayathaneya's artistes added colours to the concert in the dusk.

Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeawaran's parents are wedded to classical music and dance. Her mother Late Vijayalakshmi was a reputed dancer. Her father Shanmugampillai was a well know "Miruthangam" player. Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran performed her "Arangetram" in 1976. She started to dance at a tender age of three. She was trained by "Padmasri" Adaiyar K. Lakshman.

Traditionally dressed Tamil girls stay at the main entrance to welcome the dance lovers with "Panner" (Rose water), "Thiruneeru" (Holy Ash), "Santhanam" (Sandalwood), and "Kunkumam" Traditionally dressed Tamil girls stay at the main entrance to welcome the dance lovers with "Panner" (Rose water), "Thiruneeru" (Holy Ash), "Santhanam" (Sandalwood), and "Kunkumam" (Vermilion)

"Nrithya Upachara"
An invocatory item in praise of all deities

"Nritta Swaravali"
An item of pure dance

"Manthra Pushpam"
An item paying obeisance to the Sun God, Guru, Shakthi, Vinayagar, and Saraswathi

"Siva Ganesha Sthuthi"
a dance form in worship to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Murugan

"Mayura Narthanam"
Fusion dance based on Sinhala and Tamil traditional folk styles. This was performed by the artistes of Natya Kala Mandhir, and Ravibandu Samanthi Narthana ayathaneya

"Gajaga Vanthana"
A fusion of Sinhala and Tamil traditional dance forms centered on Lord Ganesha

"Janmaboomi"
A dance in praise of our Motherland Sri Lanka

"Yugala"
A classical Kandyan dance recital set to elaborate rhythmic patterns. This was performed by the artistes of Ravibandhu Samanthi Narthana Ayathaneya

Towards Peace
Depicting the preachings of Lord Buddha

Nadarajar idol is dressed and kept along with a "Kumbam" on the stage

"Rama Nataka Kirthanam"
Rama and Seetha meet in eye to eye, and spring their emotions of love in Mithilai

"Layakavithai"
A rhythmic poem in praise of the Guru

"Thrithwa"
A contemporary concept of dance based on Sri Lankan, and Indian classical dance forms. This was performed by the artistes of Ravibandhu Samanthi Narthana Ayathaneya