The inauspicious time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya) of the 2024 Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced at 2.41 p.m.
Important Times for 2024 New Year Celebrations:
Dawn of the New Year: 9.05 p.m. on 13th April (Saturday)
Inauspicious Time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya):
Begins at 2.41 p.m. on 13th April (Saturday)
Ends at 3.29 a.m. on 14th April (Sunday)
Meal Preparation:
Start at 11.06 p.m. on 13th April (Saturday)
Wear blue attire facing south
Prepare milk rice with sesame, sugarcane jaggery, and sesame sweets
Commencing Work, Transactions, and Meals:
12.06 a.m. on 14th April (Sunday)
Clad in blue attire, facing south
Anointing Oil:
10.17 a.m. on 15th April (Monday)
Attire in white, facing south
Leaving for Work:
6.52 a.m. on 17th April (Wednesday)
Clad in green attire, facing north
Planting Tree Saplings:
10.16 a.m. on 18th April (Thursday)
Attire in golden colors, facing east
The New Year, known as ‘Aluth Avurudda’ in Sinhala and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil, brings together communities in Sri Lanka to honor age-old rituals and customs.
Astrological Significance:
According to traditional beliefs, the Sun's journey through the twelve Zodiac segments, taking a month to traverse each constellation, holds immense astrological significance. The pivotal moment occurs when the Sun transitions from the House of Pisces to the House of Aries, heralding the advent of the New Year (Aluth Avurudu).
Cultural Traditions:
A rich tapestry of customs adorns the Avurudu celebrations in Sri Lanka. Sinhalese communities, deeply influenced by astrological faiths, engage in a myriad of religious practices during this auspicious time. From intricate rituals to festive gatherings, the spirit of Aluth Avurudda and Puththandu unites the nation in celebration.
As the Sun ushers in another cycle, Sri Lankans come together to honour their heritage, steeped in reverence for tradition and the celestial dance of the cosmos.
Important Times for 2024 New Year Celebrations:
Dawn of the New Year: 9.05 p.m. on 13th April (Saturday)
Inauspicious Time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya):
Begins at 2.41 p.m. on 13th April (Saturday)
Ends at 3.29 a.m. on 14th April (Sunday)
Meal Preparation:
Start at 11.06 p.m. on 13th April (Saturday)
Wear blue attire facing south
Prepare milk rice with sesame, sugarcane jaggery, and sesame sweets
Commencing Work, Transactions, and Meals:
12.06 a.m. on 14th April (Sunday)
Clad in blue attire, facing south
Anointing Oil:
10.17 a.m. on 15th April (Monday)
Attire in white, facing south
Leaving for Work:
6.52 a.m. on 17th April (Wednesday)
Clad in green attire, facing north
Planting Tree Saplings:
10.16 a.m. on 18th April (Thursday)
Attire in golden colors, facing east
The New Year, known as ‘Aluth Avurudda’ in Sinhala and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil, brings together communities in Sri Lanka to honor age-old rituals and customs.
Astrological Significance:
According to traditional beliefs, the Sun's journey through the twelve Zodiac segments, taking a month to traverse each constellation, holds immense astrological significance. The pivotal moment occurs when the Sun transitions from the House of Pisces to the House of Aries, heralding the advent of the New Year (Aluth Avurudu).
Cultural Traditions:
A rich tapestry of customs adorns the Avurudu celebrations in Sri Lanka. Sinhalese communities, deeply influenced by astrological faiths, engage in a myriad of religious practices during this auspicious time. From intricate rituals to festive gatherings, the spirit of Aluth Avurudda and Puththandu unites the nation in celebration.
As the Sun ushers in another cycle, Sri Lankans come together to honour their heritage, steeped in reverence for tradition and the celestial dance of the cosmos.
