Returning to his homeland, he served as a visiting lecturerat the College of Fine Arts, taught at the Institute of Practical Technology, Katubedda, and in 1970-71 was principal of what was by then the Government College of Art and Art Crafts, Colombo.
After returning home, he held a visiting lecturer position at the College of Fine Arts, taught at the Institute of Practical Technology in Katubedda, and from 1970-71 served as principal of what was then known as the Government College of Art and Art Crafts in Colombo.