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belief, the sun completes its movement across the twelve segments of the Zodiac in the course of a year taking one month to travel each
number of customs and traditional beliefs are associated with Avurudu celebrations in Sri Lanka
The Sinhalese are influenced by astrological faiths and perform several religious practices during this time.
Auspicious Times for New
Year:Dawn of the New Year
New Year will dawn at 8.41 a.m
on April 14 (Thursday) and ends at 3.05 p.m
on April 14 (Thursday)Preparation of Meals
Preparing meals for the New Year should begin at 9.05 a.m
Prepare milk rice mixed with curd as well as sweetmeats containing Undu flour (Urad).Commencing Work, Transactions and Partaking
Meals
April 14 (Thursday) at 10.17 a.m
clad in light golden coloured clothes and facing the direction of eastAnointing Oil
April 17 (Sunday) at 7.04 a.m
clad in red and yellow while facing the direction of southLeaving for Work
April 18 (Monday) at 6051 a.m
clad in white coloured clothes while facing the east when leaving the housePlanting a tree
April 18 (Monday) at 11.16 a.m
clad in while coloured clothes while facing the direction of east
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