The Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital at Templer’s Road, Mt Lavinia, completed twenty seven years of service during which it popularised the ancient Sri Lankan Ayurveda both within the country and internationally and provided relief to thousands of patients.

The 27th anniversary of Siddhalepa Hospital was marked by a special “Bana Ceremony” preached by Ven. Mawarale Baddhiya Thero on October 20th at the Templer’s Road premises.

Among the large number present at the occasion was Siddhalepa Group Chairman Deshabandu  Dr Victor Hettigoda, Board of Directors, Managers and staff members.

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort  receives the Tourism InSPIRE Award 2015 for Best Culture and Heritage Tourism Provider. Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) presented the Tourism InSPIRE Awards at a special awards ceremony on Friday, November 27, 2015, at the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2015 in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. The Association provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organizations, comprising 87 governments, state and city tourism bodies, nearly 31 international airlines, airports and cruise lines, 61 educational institutions, and hundreds of travel industry companies in Asia Pacific and beyond. Siddhalepa Health Resort has won this award outperforming all the other countries in whole of Asia Pacific region.

The Tourism InSPIRE (Industry’s Sustainability Practitioners Inspiring Responsibility and Excellency) Awards recognizes the organizations and businesses that demonstrate excellence in social, environmental, and economic sustainability in tourism. The Tourism InSPIRE Awards of the Pacific Asia Travel Association  is supported by the SWITCH-Asia Regional Policy Support Component (RPSC) managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by the European Union. The awards seek to identify and appreciate excellence in sustainable tourism operations by awarding tourism entities – accommodations, tour operators, destinations, and communities – that demonstrate outstanding practices and performance within the three pillars of sustainability (environment, social, economic).

The exemplary contribution Siddhalepa Health Resort has made over the years to preserve the traditional culture and heritage was commended by awarding this international award. Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort is operated by Siddhalepa Group of which Chairman Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda is a 5th generation Ayurveda doctor who is recognized as one of the 100 best Ayurveda doctors of the century. He is regarded as the person behind reviving the traditional Ayurveda sector in Sri Lanka. Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort manufactures its own medicines and supported by the know-how and expertise of professional doctors in the Ayurveda hospital. Siddhalepa Health Centers in Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia are very popular among Europeans.

In order to enhance the country’s natural heritage and authentic culture, Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort has pioneered many activities. Educating the children and parents about the good cultural practices, inculcating the good values through awareness programmes have been well received by the public.

Providing support for conservation and management of areas vulnerable to climate change and mitigating impacts on the environment, enhancing resilience to environment pressures have been commended nationally and internationally. Awareness campaigns initiated at Wild Life Parks, Rain Forests and Sanctuaries have won the hearts of environment lovers. The Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort has undertaken more than 250 herbariums in selected schools of every provinces of Sri Lanka. In addition to taking care of the garden, school children are educated on the value of conserving the environment through lecture programmes conducted by experts in the Ayurveda sector and environmentalists. Further extending this concept to the society, schools and religious places have been provided with Garbage bins and display boards carrying the messages of the values of conserving the environment.

The CSR projects conducted at Adams Peak and other leading places encourage the public to correct their wrong attitudes towards culture and environment. Group Chairman has addressed the future generation of the country in more than 1000 schools to motivate them on entrepreneurship, discipline, culture and environment Voluntary social motivation programme conducted under the guidance of chairman has supported about 10,000 to initiate SME industries.

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort has won the Presidential award for Best Ayurveda Hotel in 2008. Best Green Hotel and Energy Conservation Champion in 2012, Best Green Hotel Runner – up in 2013, Best Green Hotel Energy and Water Conservation Champion in 2014 from SWITCH Asia. Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort is the only Ayurveda hotel to win these national and international awards.

The picture shows Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort, Resident Manager Mr.Priyantha Ratnayake receiving the award during the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2015 in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines. Mr. Mario Hardy – CEO – PATA and Ms.Lovaine Gattabayan UNEP Regional office Asia and Pacific are also seen in the picture.

The annual prize giving ceremony of Janadhipathi Balika Vidyalaya in Galle was held recently in the school auditorium.

This school was gifted to the nation by Siddhalepa Group as a Tsunami CSR project in 2007 with the objective of providing a better education for the students in Galle District.

Every year Siddhalepa Group gives away two scholarships for the best overall student and Advance Level highest results achiever to motivate students to excel in their studies.

This year  Deshabandu. Dr. Victor Hettigoda Gold Medal was won by P.D.T. Jayamali and Best Advance Level results holder in 2014 was M.G. Ridma Sathsarani.

The picture shows Siddhalepa Group Chairman Deshabandu Dr.Victor Hettigoda is presenting awards to the students. Managing Director Mr.Asoka Hettigoda was also present at the ceremony.

Siddhalepa , one of the, largest distribution networks of the country held its annual sales conference on the 31st August 2015 at Stein Studio, Ratmalana.

The best achievers were awarded gold and cash prizes by Siddhalepa Group Chairman Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda.

The event was a novel experience for the participants. The guest speaker was Mr. Sanath Gamage who made an inspiring speech on how to face future challenges in the market. Sirasa Super Star Dasun Madushan entertained the gathering. Siddhalepa Group Chairman and the Board of Directors were also present on the occasion.

National Green Awards conducted by the Central Environment Authority under the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment commended Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd in appreciation of the contribution made towards environment conversation over the years. His Excellency the President Maithreepala Sirisena was the chief guest of the ceremony held on the 5th October 2015 at the BMICH.

Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd is an ISO 14001 certified company which received many environment awards such as National Cleaner Production earlier as well. Hettigoda Industries has been maintaining over 250 herbal gardens in schools and providing dustbins to schools, religious and public places for the proper disposal of wastes. Educating school children on the importance of conserving the environment is one of the key areas of company CSR.

The picture shows Siddhalepa Group Directress Mrs. Vidyani Hettigoda receiving the award.

H.E. Maithreepala Sirisena visited Siddhalepa Health Center in Berlin during his recent visit to Germany and commended the effort of Siddhalepa Group to promote Sri Lankan Ayurveda in Europe. Ministers, Hon. Daya Gamage and Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe also accompanied him. Siddhalepa Group has 3 health centers in Germany, 1 in Czech Republic and another in Slovakia. Siddhalepa products are exported to over 35 countries and room and Spa amenities of Siddhalepa are bought by world renowned hotels in many countries. Siddhalepa Company first exported its products to Europe 25 years ago and it celebrates the 11th anniversary of Siddhalepa Health Center in Germany which was the first of its kind in Europe.

The picture shows Siddhalepa Group Managing Director Mr. Asoka Hettigoda explains the potential for Ayurveda in Europe to H.E. the President and the ministers.

Siddhalepa Cricket Fiesta which is organized for the staff members of Siddhalepa Group was held on the 21st of September at St. Thomas’ College ground in Mt. Lavinia. The Chief Guest of the event was Mr. Dhanasiri Amarathunga, the Mayor of Dehiwala- Mt. lavinia. Siddhalepa Group Chairman Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda, members of the Director Board and a large crowd of people were present at the occasion. The picture shows cricket teams of different departments were being introduced to Mr. Amarathunga by Mr.Asoka Hettigoda, the Managing Director of Siddhalepa Group and the winning teams namely New Factory(Men) and Soap Factory (Women).

A medical camp was organized by Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital for the benefit of the people in Mattakkuliya under the direction of Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, who was present on the occassion.

A large number of people attended the clinic and received treatments for different ailments from the expert panel of doctors of Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital.

At the invitation of RI 3220 Colombo Rotary club, Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital conducted a free health clinic for the benefit of the residents of Soysapura housing scheme.  A large number of patients received medical consultation, treatments and drugs from an expert panel of doctors from Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital on the 30 th April 2016.

Deputy Minister of Enterprise Development Hon. Eran Wickramarathne was the chief guest of the occasion.

Siddhalepa,the pioneering and leading Ayurveda Hospital in the country provides treatments for various diseases such as Arthritis, Lumbago, Asthma, Catarrh, Phlegmatic problems, overweight, stress, skin diseases etc..

Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd which is the largest Ayurvedic product manufacturer and distributer held its annual sales conference on the 29th February 2015 at Eagles ’Lake Side. The chief guest of the event was Dr. Kishu Gomes who delivered a speech on how to overcome the future challenges in sales. Siddhalepa Group Chairman Deshabandu Dr. Victor Hettigoda, Managing director Mr. Asoka Hettigoda and the Board of Directors were also present on the occasion. The best sales achievers of 2015 received gold awards and a tour of Bangkok.

Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd manufactures over 150 items of Ayurveda products and exports to 35 countries.