The Southerners in Sri Lanka paying homage to Sanda Deiyo [lunar deity] on the first appearance of the moon in the New Year in anticipation of affluence is an age-old practice. The above Sigiri ...

Sun Siyam Pasikudah marked the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a display of fireworks, joined by in-house guests and staffs together with the management. The day was filled with various ...

The mythological backdrop of the New Year is probably based on Hindu literature. Indradeva, the Avurudu Kumaraya or Prince of Peace, slides down upon the planet to ensure peace and prosperity. He ...

Sun Siyam Pasikudah marked the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year at the auspicious time on 13th.April with a display of fireworks, joined by in-house guests and staffs together with the ...