One Day To Avurudu As Sri Lanka Prepares For Auspicious New Year Dawn

COLOMBO (News 1st): The island is now just one day away from the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New year is marked when the sun moves from the House of Pisces or Meena Rashiya to the House of Aries or Mesha Rashiya.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14th, auspicious time or the Punya Kaalaya is set to begin at 3:08 AM and will conclude at 3:56 PM. The official dawn of the New Year will occur at 9:32 AM, followed by the auspicious time for lighting the hearth at 10:51 AM.

Finally, the time for commencing work, engaging in transactions, and partaking in the first meal is set for 12:06 PM tomorrow, where traditions again advise wearing red and facing the South to ensure a prosperous year ahead.