Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, founder of Sarvodaya, dies at 92
Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka founder Sri Lankabhimanya Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, passed away yesterday (16). He has passed away at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment in a hospital, according to reports. Born on November 5, 1931 in the South, Dr. Ahangamage Tudor Ariyaratne received his primary education from the village school, secondary education from Mahinda College in Galle and higher education from Vidyodaya University.
Dr. Ariyaratne is the father of six distinguished children and has led tens of thousands of family gatherings and meditations with millions of people throughout Sri Lanka and other parts of the world.
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, passed away at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment in a hospital. Born on November 5, 1931, he received his education from village schools, Mahinda College in Galle, and Vidyodaya University. Dr. Ariyaratne has led numerous family gatherings and meditations with millions of people in Sri Lanka and around the world. He leaves behind six accomplished children. His passing marks the end of an era for the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and the humanitarian efforts he championed.
