Deshamanya Chitrasena (1921-2005) was a prominent Sri Lankan dancer known for establishing a modern Sri Lankan dance tradition while promoting traditional dance forms globally. He founded the Chitrasena Dance Company in 1943 and the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya in 1944, significantly impacting Sri Lankan arts. His innovative fusion of traditional and contemporary styles earned him international acclaim, performing for prestigious audiences and receiving numerous awards, including the Deshamanya in 1998. Chitrasena is celebrated for his pioneering contributions to dance theatre and cultural identity in Sri Lanka.
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Time Zone - Asia/Colombo (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Chitrasena
One who has a beautiful army, a warrior with a brilliant army, a skillful warrior
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Chitrasena belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kelaniya
Place of Death: Colombo
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Educated At: Shantiniketan | Sri Chitrodaya Natyakalalayam | Kerala Kalamandalam
Occupation: dancer
Spouses: Vajira Chitrasena
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Employers: Chitrasena Dance Company | Chitrasena Kalayathanaya
Awards Received: Deshamanya | Kala Bhushana | Kala Suri First Class | Honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Fine Arts)
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Ephemeris for January 26, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2024 |
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Sun | 5 Aquarius 47 | 5 Aquarius 47 | 18 Taurus 5 |
Moon | 8 Virgo 10 | 11 Leo 33 | 6 Gemini 20 |
Mercury | 12 Aquarius 18 | 15 Capricorn 24 | 16 Taurus 38 |
Venus | 21 Pisces 55 | 3 Capricorn 35 | 24 Aries 19 |
Mars | 16 Pisces 13 | 16 Capricorn 16 | 2 Gemini 14 |
Jupiter | 17 Virgo 50 | 6 Taurus 42 | 8 Virgo 41 |
Saturn | 25 Virgo 6 | 5 Pisces 45 | 18 Virgo 49 |
Uranus | 3 Pisces 58 | 19 Taurus 6 | 9 Pisces 5 |
Neptune | 12 Leo 33 | 25 Pisces 36 | 11 Leo 2 |
Pluto | 7 Cancer 18 | 0 Aquarius 10 | 7 Cancer 14 |
Rahu | 1 Scorpio 39 | 19 Aries 32 | 26 Libra 12 |
Ketu | 1 Taurus 39 | 19 Libra 32 | 26 Aries 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Chitrasena's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2024 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 17 September, 2024 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 06 December, 2024