Sinhala-Hindu new year

 Sinhala-Hindu new year

Sinhalese and Tamils ​​hold a festival once a year in Buck Mahe in memory of the Sun God. This festival is called the New Year. Not only Sinhalese but also Hindus celebrate the New Year at Buck Mahe during this time.The Sun marks the dawn of the new year from Pisces to Aries. Buddhists go to temples when there is no auspicious time. Therefore that time is called the time of merit.Sinhalese who stop work before the dawn of the holy season resume work after the dawn of the new year. As soon as the "Sun" enters Aries from Pisces, the fires will be lit for the auspicious New Year. Cook the milk rice in a new pot.Unduwel or Paniwalalu, Azmi, Kokis, Kavum, Mung Aluwa, Munkavum, Aggala, Cashew Ash, Pani Thalapa, Kalu Dol are delicious confections made for the New Year season. is a Sinhala custom to share food with neighbors.

The children gather at the main house, bow to the elders with betel leaves and offer gifts. The New Year brings two new relationships. That is, the relationship between man and nature and the relationship between humans and humans. Both types lay the foundation for progress, renewal and a peaceful and just society.Kovula tells us that the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is approaching. The Erabadu flower is considered to be a blooming flower that symbolizes the New Year season. The reason is that it is a flowering plant only in this season and this flower illuminates the environment as a very beautiful flower.Celebrated by Sinhala and Hindu people, this Sinhala New Year can be described as a wonderful festival that fosters relationships.