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Sinhalese New Year

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95: 320:, on the other hand, existed side by side with Buddhism, in medieval times. New Year practices interpreted in the Hinduism way developed among the Hindus. Buddhism and Hinduism were historically connected with each other. Their philosophies were running along parallel dimensions, except for certain ultimate truths concerning the self, the way to achieve emancipation and the nature of a creative god (which Buddhism denies) and nirvana. There was no serious contradiction in New Year rituals that are found among the Buddhists and Hindus. 25: 231: 359: 1023: 381: 490:. The celebrations are given wide coverage and patronage from state-owned media as well as private media. Programs dedicating to celebrations of the New Year are broadcast for at least 2 days straight. Media Companies organize special New Year festivals in different parts around the country throughout the month of April. 373: 308:
Cultural anthropological history of the 'Traditional New Year' which is celebrated in the month of April, goes back to an ancient period in Sri Lankan history. People think that the celebration of the new year is the change of thoughts too. Various beliefs, perhaps those associated with the fertility
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occur several hours apart from one another (this span of time is usually 12 hours and 48 minutes, which starts when the sun, as a disk, starts to cross the astrological boundary between 'House of Pisces' and 'House of Aries' and ends when the crossing is complete. The halfway point is considered as
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However, unlike the celebration of the new Gregorian calendar year at midnight on 31 December, the Sinhalese traditional New Year begins at a time determined by astrological calculations. Also unlike 31st night celebrations, where an old year ends at midnight and new year begins immediately
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in the 3rd century BC led to a re-interpretation of the existing New Year activities in the Buddhism light. The majority of the people in the country are Buddhists, and as such, the Buddhistic outlook was predominant in transforming the New Year rites to what they are now.
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Once the important rituals are done, the partying begins as families mingle in the streets, homes are thrown open and children are let out to play. The ubiquitous plantain is dished out alongside celebratory feasts of
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The date upon which the Sinhalese New Year occurred, while determined by astrological calculations, also tends to coincide with one of the paddy harvest seasons. For farming communities, the traditional new year is a
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Cultural rituals begin shortly after the beginning of the Sinhalese New Year, with the cleaning of the house and lighting of an oil lamp. In some communities, women congregate to play upon the
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descends upon the earth to ensure peace and happiness. He comes in a white carriage wearing on his head a white floral crown seven
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high. He first dips, like a returning space capsule plunges, breaking earth's gravity, into a `Kiri Sayura' or sea of milk.
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Modern-day activities related to the celebration of the traditional New Year is based on auspicious times given by the
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The month of Bak, which represents prosperity in the Sinhalese calendar (or in the month of April according to the
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of the harvest, gave birth to many rituals, customs, and ceremonies connected with the New Year. The advent of
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The mythological backdrop of the New Year is probably based on Hindu literature. The Prince of Peace called
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Tamil New Year coincides with the new year celebrations of many traditional calendars of
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and also coincides with one of two instances when the sun is directly above Sri Lanka.
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13 or 14 April, an auspicious date in the month of Bak (April) (by the Shalivahana era)
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According to Sinhalese astrology, New Year begins when the sun transitions from
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Games, family gathering, family meal, visiting friends and relatives, prayer
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play a major role in the celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
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is an important national holiday for both the cultures of the
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the dawn of the new year). This period is, referred to as the
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people of Sri Lanka begin celebrating Sinhala New Year or
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is associated with the advent of the Sinhalese New Year.
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calculations - from lighting the fire to making the
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Kokis are a popular snack eaten during the New Year
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The festival has close semblance to the 93: 82: 942:"Online edition of Daily News - Features" 69:Learn how and when to remove this message 1827:South and Southeast Asian solar New Year 963:Sinhala New Year 2016 - Auspicious Times 219:South and Southeast Asian solar New Year 32:This article includes a list of general 1180:Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet’s Birthday) 786: 1890:Observances on non-Gregorian calendars 176:The observed movement of the sun from 7: 1408:(North & Central India (Lunar)) 507:Related festivals in other cultures 283:South and Southeast Asian New Years 186:Marks the end of the harvest season 1082:Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day eve 813:"The dawn of the 'Aluth Avurudda'" 775:South and Southeast Asian New Year 511:Aluth Avurudda coincides with the 38:it lacks sufficient corresponding 14: 1118:Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramazan Festival Day) 1021: 985:Sinhala New Year Games-Sri Lanka 23: 1144:Id-Ul-Alha (Hadji Festival Day) 234:Sinhala and Tamil New Year Card 764:Traditional games of Sri Lanka 416:afterwards; the ending of the 362:The blossoming flowers of the 102:festival sweetmeats including 1: 865:. 7 June 2019. 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