Sinhala & Hindu New Year Festival

Traditional Sinhalese and Tamil New Year fall on the 14th of April every year. The event is celebrated according to the astrological calculation of which sun moves to asterism Mesha from asterism Meena, signifying a new round of visits for the sun. This traditional festival is celebrated with observances of Buddhist and Hindu religious activities. Many rituals observed in the event is confirmed to a time frame on the day of the New Year, designated by astrologers. The month of April is the best month of the year to discuss the traditional Sri Lankan cuisines, owing to the Sinhala/Tamil New Year celebration.