Sri lankas celebreate this great national festival as the sun god's transition from pieces to aries takes place. That is the dawn of a traditional new year in our country . the environment is also getting ready. As the flowers bloom the singing of koha could be heard . Sounds of raban herald the beginning of another new year . it is celebrated on the 13th &14 of april.ππ
When the harvest is reaped, the famer wants to show his gratitude to the nature for helping him in his cultivation. people do their daily work according to auspicious times. Lighting of the hearth, cooking milk rice ,partaking of the first meat, oil anointing , bathing visiting relations, leaving for work are some of the things done at auspicious time. sinhala and hindu new year has a cultural significance, young people in villages organize coconut scraping contests, beauty contests, traditional games, bicycle races etc...... To share this happiness. House wives distribute sweet meats among the neghbours. worshiping elders giving a sheaf of betel bings out the best in this festival. people wear new clothes according to the auspicious colours .sinhala and hindu new year is celebrated for more than one week . It is a festival of unity and good will.
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