To
start off with let me explain what Awurudu is….
Aluth Avurudda, is the new year of
the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka. According to
Sinhalese astrology, New Year begins when the sun moves from Meena Rashiya (the
house of Pisces) to Mesha Rashiya (the house of Aries). The traditional New
Year begins at a time determined by astrological calculations. This year
Sinhalese New Year happened dawn at 10.17 a.m on the 14th April. In order
to welcome the new year the Sinhalese families carries out a
variety of rituals, customs, and ceremonies in accordance
with auspicious times.
Well for me this used to be just a holiday from work, but
this year we got the chance to go to Polgahawella to celebrate Awurudu with my
husband’s family.
xo xo
Sharon
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