History
"Milestones in the journey to promote ideal learning and research culture"
Origin and Development
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine is the successor higher educational Institution of Sri Lanka Siddhayurveda Medical College founded by Ayurveda Chakravarthi Pandith Gebrial Perera Wickramarachchi on 19 July, 1929 as the center of learning Siddhayurveda traditions of indigenous medicine.
Ayurveda Chakravarthi Pandith G. P. Wickramarachchi, the founder of Siddhayurveda Medical College, was born on the 20th September 1889. In 1917, he proceeded to Calcuatta Ashtanga Ayurveda Vidyalaya and studied there under Kaviraj Jamini Bhūshana Roy, one of the most eminent scholars of Ayurveda in India. He was graduated with L.A.M.S. degree (Bhishagratna). He founded this institute in his personal land in Yakkala with the support of contemporary leaders of national movement.
Ayurveda Chakravarthi Pandith G. P. Wickramarachchi, the founder of Siddhayurveda Medical College, was born on the 20th September 1889. In 1917, he proceeded to Calcuatta Ashtanga Ayurveda Vidyalaya and studied there under Kaviraj Jamini Bhūshana Roy, one of the most eminent scholars of Ayurveda in India. He was graduated with L.A.M.S. degree (Bhishagratna). He founded this institute in his personal land in Yakkala with the support of contemporary leaders of national movement.
2021
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine established
2021
2002
Commence of Postgraduate Degree Programme
1998
Commence of BAMS Degree Programme
1998
01 March 1995
Affiliated to the University of Kelaniya
Affiliated to the University of Kelaniya as “Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute” through the Special Gazette Notification No. 862/8 dated 13/03/1995
1989
11 Departments of Study Operated
Eleven (11) Departments of study operated to organize the academic activities: Departments of Ayurveda Fundamentals, Anatomy, Dravyaguna, Indigenous Rasa-Bahisajja, Rogavignana, Kayacikitsa, Desheeyacikitsa, Kaumaravurtha & stree roga, Shalya salakya, Languages, and Modern Sciences & Technology.
1989
1982
Incorporation of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Vidyalaya under the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine
1976
Review of the curriculum
The curriculum of the Vidyalaya was reviewed to be aligned it with that of the Gujarat Ayurveda University, India.
1976
1951
Declared as a state recognized academic institute of Ayurveda and indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka.
1932
"Dhathovya Cikithsagara" and "Siddhayrveda Rasayanovshada samagama" were established in response to the demand for practical clinical training opportunities of the trainees.
1932
19 July 1929
Gampaha Sri Lanka Siddhayurveda Vidyalaya
Founded on 19 July 1929 as the center of learning for the scholars of the Siddhayurveda traditions and indigenous medicine. Popularly known as "Father of Revived Ayurveda", Ayurveda Chakravarthi Pandith G.P. Wickramarachchi was the founder of this center of indigenous medical studies.
1929
First Board of Management
The first Board of Management of the Vidyalaya was comprised of Vidyodaya Parivenadipathi Rev. Kahave Sri Sumangala thera, the Director of the Vidyalaya Pandith G.P.Wickramarachchi, and educated Ayurveda doctors, Vaidya Donald Obeysekara, Vaidya Velum Perera Wickramarachchi and Vaidya D.S.Jayakody
1929
