Welcome To
Ramanathan Hall

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Dr. Malini Balamayuran

Warden

Dept of Political Science
University of Peradeniya
Mob:071-4208109
E-mail:maliniparamaguru@gmail.com

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Mrs. N.R. Gangodatenna

Full time Sub-Warden


University of Peradeniya
Mob:071-6676906
E-mail:renunishag@gmail.com

Recent Events

Ramanathan Night

Ramanathan Night is an annual event which is organized by the students of the hostel. This event portrays various talents of students of the nine faculties through a vibrant array of activities.

Orientation

Introduction of hall rules by the administration, outlining the expected conduct and regulations for residents to ensure a safe and well-organized living environment.

Poson Dansala 2025

Dansala, organized by the students of Ramanathan Hall, is a charitable event where free meals were distributed to the hall community. This initiative reflects the students’ commitment to social service, fostering a spirit of generosity and community engagement while promoting cultural and humanitarian values.

    New Canteen Opening

    The new canteen at Ramanathan Hall, inaugurated in September 2025, offers a wide variety of food and beverages to cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of the students. Designed to provide a convenient and comfortable dining experience, the canteen features nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks, promoting both social interaction and well-being among residents while enhancing the overall campus life experience.

About

History of the Hall

Being the largest female hostel of the University of Peradeniya currently accommodating over 1200 undergraduates, Ramanathan Hall is a landmark situated on the side of Galaha Road which runs through the University. It was designed by Mr. Shirley de Alwis and was established in the 1950s as a male hostel and was later converted to a females’. The Hall is named in honour of Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan (1851 – 1930), a respected national leader and a pioneer of Sri Lanka’s (then Ceylon) struggle for independence. Standing amidst the scenic greenery of the Garden University, Ramanathan Hall provides its residents with adequate facilities for a perfect balance between academic and recreational activities. It also accommodates a limited number of temporary and permanent academic staff members of the University. The administration of the Hall is under a part-time Warden, a full-time Sub Warden, Senior Academic Sub Warden, and six part-time Academic Sub Wardens. Apart from the rules and regulations generally imposed by the University for undergraduates living on-campus, Ramanathan Hall also has a set of guidelines for its residents aimed at ensuring a safe, friendly, and delightful experience throughout their period of stay. This memorable and iconic residential hall has preserved its beauty and pride for over six decades now and looks more welcoming than ever to the prospective entrants of the University of Peradeniya.





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Your Room and Outside

  • 1.Maintain a clean, orderly, and hygienic environment in your room and all adjoining areas at all times
  • 2.Bringing personal chairs, tables, mattresses, clothes racks, or cupboards into the rooms is strictly prohibited
  • 3.Never pour water backside and front of your room and or discard garbage against room walls or corridors.
  • 4.Before 8.00 am, sort your waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories and deposit them in the appropriately labeled bins near the cafeteria.
  • 5.Do not enter corridors, the reading room, or dining hall in nightwear (e.g., pajamas, nightgowns). Avoid wearing very short tops or shorts in public areas.
  • 6.Cooking inside rooms is strictly forbidden. If an electric item is damaged, all occupants of that room must share the cost of replacement. The use of multi-plug adapters is prohibited.
  • 7.Do not feed or shelter stray dogs, cats, or other animals within the hall premises.
  • 8.Pay all hostel fees and submit the payment receipt on the first day of arrival. Failure to return room keys by the end of the academic year will incur a fine of Rs. 3,000
  • 9.Upon waking, insert your key into the door lock and secure it; always carry your key whenever you leave to prevent accidental lockouts
  • 11.Refrain from making personal phone or video calls inside your room to respect roommates’ privacy. Safeguard all valuables, including money and ATM cards - the hall administration is not responsible for personal losses.
  • 12.Do not remove chairs or any other furniture from the reading room. Sitting or studying on the railings outside rooms is strictly prohibited.

    • Dining Hall & Cafeteria

  • Queue up for meals; bring your own containers for take-away.
  • Do not remove utensils from the cafeteria.
  • Sort waste, return bottles and tea cups to counters.
  • Clean spills, wash your own dishes.
  • Residents are responsible for their guests’ behavior; avoid loud noise or feeding animals.
  • No loitering after 7.30 pm near the dining area.
  • Complaints should be made to the Warden/Sub-Warden or recorded in the complaint book.

    • Office Rules

  • 1.Office hours (working days): 7.30 am to 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm
  • 2.To stay out after 7.30 pm, obtain a late pass, which permits you to remain outside until 10.00 pm.
  • 3.To leave the hostel before 6.00 am, obtain an early pass (valid from 4.30 am to 6.00 am). For academic-related early or late passes, prior written approval from your department or faculty is required.
  • 4.In case of a medical emergency, ambulance services can be arranged through the health center.
  • 5.Report any room or electrical issues in the office logbook.
  • 6.Visit the office to obtain your letters or official documents.

    • Use of Bathrooms and Toilets

  • 1.Flush the toilet properly after each use and leave it clean for the next person.
  • 2.Wrap sanitary napkins in paper and deposit them only in the designated bathroom bins - never in the toilet or other areas.
  • 3.Do not discard tea leaves, food scraps, or any waste into washbasins, nor wash clothes in them.
  • 4.Avoid hanging wet clothes on pipes or fixtures in the bathroom.

    • Special Rules for New Students

  • 1.New students are not allowed to leave the hostel before 7.30 am and should return by 6.30 pm.
  • 2.Special requests require written approval from the relevant department/faculty
  • 3.For the first three months, late pass and early pass will not be issued.

    • Hall Facilities

    Furnished rooms.

    Bathrooms.

    Ground facilities.

    Canteen and dining area.

    Common room.

    Study room.

    Piano room.

    Buddhist and Hindu shrine rooms.

    Special facilities for the differently abled residents.

    Residents

    Students

    Around 1250 first year female students from nine faculties of the University of Peradeniya.

    a) Arts
    b) Medicine
    c) Science
    d) Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
    e) Dental Sciences
    f) Agriculture
    g) Allied Health Sciences (AHS)

    Staff

    Warden, Sub-Warden, Senior Academic Sub-Warden and Academic Sub –Wardens (Five).

    Academic Sub-warden: Ms. Hasini Disanayaka
    Academic Sub-warden: Ms. K.R.S.S. Kahandawa
    Academic Sub-warden: Ms. B. Shobana
    Academic Sub-warden: MS WTD Rodrigo
    Academic Sub-warden: Ms. MGTM Pushpakumari

    Structure

    The Main Building comprises 296 rooms, while the Cluster Building contains 24 rooms. Among these, nearly 25 academic staff members are accommodated, with two staff members sharing a room. In addition, there are two garages, several storage areas, and a few rooms allocated to non-academic staff members. Although the students' rooms are similar in size and structure, they vary in student allocation. Some rooms are furnished with one bunk bed, two single beds, and other necessary furniture to accommodate four students, while others contain three single beds and the required furniture, also housing four students.

    The Garden

    Study Area Pics

    Common Area Pics

    Out side the hostel

    Hall Management Committee – Ramanathan Hall 2025

    Main Committee

  • President: Thilanka Gunawardena – A/22/209 (Room-255)
  • Vice President: Vidusha Darmendra – A/22/756 (Room-205)
  • Secretary: Logaraj Vidyashini – A/22/758 (Room-267)
  • Vice Secretary: A.R.Jnusha – A/22/265 – (Room-151)
  • Treasurer: Aruni Abeykoon – A/22/006 – (Room-255)

    • Food Committee

  • Chintha Kariyawasam – AHS/22/PSY/010 (Room 005)
  • Rasangi Lakshika – D/22/035 (Room 152)
  • Hansika Rasangi – A/22/555 (Room CR-6)
  • P.A.D. Sanjana – M/23/187 (Room 96)

    • Functions Committee

  • Nethara Vidumanthi – AHS/22/PSY/030 (Room 005)
  • Fathima Ruhina – D/22/005 (Room CR-6)
  • Puyumi Rashmika – A/22/353 (Room 257)
  • K.G. Nethmi Amasha – M/22/017 (Room 94)
  • L.H. Udara Ganguli – S/22/031 (Room 48)
  • Harshini Nimsara Wickrama Karunarathne – S/22/051 (Room 48)

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