Sri Lanka Tourism got another opportunity to show off its cultural glamour and traditional elegance to the world, by contributing to the Mrs . India pageant , highlighting that the island paradise is capable of holding events of such glamour and glitz, with its cultural backdrop. Mrs. India contest, one of the premier beauty contests in India was held on the 11th of December 2025 , at the ITC Ratnadipa , filling the evening with friendship , glamour and interaction. Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam , Chairman SLTPB , Ms, Shirani Herath ,Marketing officer , Indian Market , Mr. Dushan Wickramasuriya , Director Marketing and Mr. Jinath Bandara , Assistant Director Events were among the distinguished guests which represented Sri Lanka Tourism , including Industry stakeholders and other guests. This event was able to attract many media channels in India, further attracting participants, organizers and media representatives from India, providing an excellent platform to promote Sri Lanka as a premier tourism destination .It was an evening where elegance met empowerment, and extraordinary women taking up to the stage to inspire the world, with their own stories and identities of their own. The evening included curated segments, special performances, along with the grand finale, and inspiring moments that celebrated grace , confidence , and the Spirit of Mrs . India, the pride of a nation. One of the highlights of the event was the cultural performance specially arranged by Sri Lanka Tourism, which showcased it’s cultural grandeur and heritage to the whole world. The event was followed by a gala dinner attended by a large number of distinguished invitees, both from the Tourism, corporate, and hospitality sector.

Throughout the event Sri Lanka Tourism highlighted Sri Lankas rich cultural heritage , and tourism potential to an influential international audience . The event received extensive media publicity throughout the region , especially as India is considered as one of the most influential countries in the Asian region .

India is considered as one of the major source markets for Sri Lanka Tourism , with most tourist arrivals being from India. These contests highlight how important India is culturally, bilaterally and can make a heavy impact on Tourism as our good friend and neighbor.

Cultural Performance

Distinguished Guests Arriving at the Occassion

In Conversation with Ms. Barkha Nangia, Director Mrs. India Pride of Nation

Local Organiser of the Event in Conversation with Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam , Chairman , SLTPB , and other Officials

Ms. Barkha Nangia , Director , Mrs . India

Group Photo with the Sri Lankan officials and U.A.E Counterparts

Ms. Shirani Herath , Officer In Charge of Indian Market , SLTB Addressing the Gathering

Participants with Sri Lanka Tourism Souveniers

Welcome Dance Organised by SLTPB