The Sunday Observer wishes its readers a happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year | Sunday Observer

The Sunday Observer wishes its readers a happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year

11 April, 2021
Illustration: Jagath Punchihewa
Illustration: Jagath Punchihewa

Auspicious times:

Punya Kalaya or Nonagathaya

Begins at 8.09 p.m. on April 13 (Tuesday) and ends at 8.57 a.m. on April 14 (Wednesday).

Dawn of the New Year

The New Year dawns at 2.33 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14.

Preparation of meals:

April 14 at 6.17 a.m. clad in light green clothes and facing the East.

Starting work, exchanging gifts and having meals

April 14 at 7.41 a.m., dressed in light green, facing the East.

Anointing with oil

April 17 (Saturday) at 7.16 a.m. clad in blue, facing  the South.

Setting out for occupations:

April 19 (Monday) : Clad in white leave the house facing the South.

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