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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Place of Birth: Kelaniya
Place of Death: Colombo
Educated At: Shantiniketan | Sri Chitrodaya Natyakalalayam | Kerala Kalamandalam
Occupation: dancer
Spouses: Vajira Chitrasena
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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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 26, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2026 |
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| Sun | 5 Aquarius 47 | 6 Aquarius 18 | 20 Taurus 1 |
| Moon | 8 Virgo 10 | 7 Taurus 19 | 4 Cancer 58 |
| Mercury | 12 Aquarius 18 | 9 Aquarius 28 | 20 Taurus 58 |
| Venus | 21 Pisces 55 | 10 Aquarius 59 | 24 Aries 1 |
| Mars | 16 Pisces 13 | 2 Aquarius 15 | 3 Gemini 38 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 50 | 18 Cancer 2 | 8 Virgo 42 |
| Saturn | 25 Virgo 6 | 28 Pisces 0 | 18 Virgo 46 |
| Uranus | 3 Pisces 58 | 27 Taurus 30 | 9 Pisces 9 |
| Neptune | 12 Leo 33 | 29 Pisces 59 | 11 Leo 3 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 18 | 3 Aquarius 31 | 7 Cancer 16 |
| Rahu | 1 Scorpio 39 | 10 Pisces 49 | 26 Libra 6 |
| Ketu | 1 Taurus 39 | 10 Virgo 49 | 26 Aries 6 |
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