Sinhala And Tamil New Year

 The Sinhala & Tamil New Year in Sri Lanka celebrates the end of the harvesting season. This festival is celebrated in the month of April and at this time the sun is directly above the island. The customs and traditions associated with the celebration of Avurudu and Puththandu have been observed by the people of Sri Lanka for countless generations. People flock to temples to receive blessings from the monks. Children offer betel to parents and elders as a sign of gratitude and to receive blessings in return.