This is known as the ‘Shaka Calendar’. This Calendar, interestingly enough is what the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is based on. Professor Dissanayake asks in the booklet what could possibly have ...

Here is the latest information on the preparations for this year's 'Sunfest 2023’ – The Sinhala New Year Festival to be held on 9 April at Roselea Community Centre in Carlingford, Sydney ...

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(ANI Photo)(Lakshmi) The Hindu New Year, referred to as Hindu Nav Varsh, signifies the start of a new lunar or solar calendar in various parts of India. It is celebrated with great devotion ...

The Primary year students of The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) celebrated the Sinhala/Tamil New Year at a special assembly on April 8 at the school's basketball court prior to closing for their mid ...