President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, calls upon all Sri Lankans to come together ...

The Sinhala New Year, also known as Puduvaruddam by the Tamil community is probably the most widely celebrated festival in Sri Lanka. For most Sri Lankans, especially those who live in the city, ...

The sound of the familiar koha (or the ‘asian koel’), chanting the rhythmic tune, which millions of Sri Lankans wake up to, is a sign that ‘Avurudu’ (New Year) is near. ..

As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual ...

Sri Lanka's Sinhala and Tamil New Year reflects the harmony with nature and the Sinhala and coexistence between the two ...

Here is the latest information on the preparations for this year's 'Sunfest 2023’ – The Sinhala New Year Festival to be held on 9 April at Roselea Community Centre in Carlingford, Sydney ...

For the first-time ever, a unique underwater Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival has been held in seas off Trincomalee ...

This Sinhala and Tamil New Year, step away from the ordinary and embrace the spirit of Avurudu at Sun Siyam Pasikudah with the joyous rhythms of tradition, community, and coastal serenity, under the ...

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Divers ring in Sinhala and Tamil New Year beneath the waves In a groundbreaking celebration, the Malima Diving Club of the ...

The grounds of Ramanathan College in Maruthanarmadam came alive on Wednesday (16), as the Northern Province celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2025 with a vibrant festival designed to connect ...