INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The inauspicious time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya) of 2025 Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced a short while ago at 08.57 p.m
and is slated to end at 09.45 a.m
various rituals and customs.According to traditional astrological belief, the Sun completes its movement across the twelve segments of the
House of Aries marks the beginning of the New Year (Aluth Avurudu).A number of customs and traditional beliefs are associated with Avurudu
celebrations in Sri Lanka
The Sinhalese are influenced by astrological faiths and perform several religious practices during this time.In general, all communities
engage in various traditional activities to usher in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year which is the most important holiday period in Sri
(Thursday)Bathing for Old YearBathing for the old year falls on the 13th of April (Sunday)Dawn of the New YearNew Year will dawn at 03.21
a.m on the 14th of April (Monday)Punya Kaalaya (Inauspicious Time)Punya Kalaya or inauspicious time begins at 8.57 p.m on the 13th of April
(Sunday) and ends at 9.45 a.m on the 14th of April (Monday)Preparing of MealsPreparing meals for the New Year should begin at 04.04 a.m on
the 14th of April (Monday)(Light the hearth clad in copper-coloured clothes and facing the direction of the South)Prepare milk rice and
and white-coloured clothes and facing the direction of SouthAnointing OilApril 16 (Wednesday) at 9.04 a.m.clad in green colour clothes and
facing the direction of NorthLeaving for WorkApril 17 (Thursday) at 9.03 a.m., clad in gold-coloured clothes while facing north when leaving
the housePlanting a Tree SaplingsApril 18 (Friday) at 10.16 a.m.clad in bright-coloured clothes and facing the direction of EastWishing you
a prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
