The Sinhala Aluth Avurudda or the Sinhalese New Year is celebrated in the month of Bak according to the traditional lunar calendar of the Sinhalese people. The name ‘Bak’ comes from the Sanskrit word ...

The Sinhala and Hindu New Year, known respectively as Aluth Avurudda (Sinhala) and Puthandu (Tamil), is a vibrant and spiritually significant celebration observed by the Sinhalese and Tamil ...

As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns, Amaya Resorts and Spas embraces the spirit of Avurudu in a setting of warmth and tradition. From the 11th to the 16th of April 2025, the stunning resorts—Amaya ...

Raban playing is an essential part of the Sinhala New Year celebrations, one that brings people together as they mark the dawn of another New Year.

and restaurants will remain shut on April 13 and 14 in line with the Sinhala and Tamil Aluth Avurudu festival. However, this exempts any foreign tourist residing at Ceylon Tourist Board-approved ...

MIIT Education celebrated their first ever Sinhala and Tamil Avurudu Festival on 18th April 2009. It has been a joyous occasion where both students as well as the faculty enjoyed themselves in the ...