Saturday, April 13 marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, one of Sri Lanka’s main cultural holidays. Commonly known as “Avurudu” in Sinhala and as “Puthandu” or “Puththandu” in Tamil, the celebration ...

The vibrant festival of Tamil New Year, also known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu, marks the beginning of a new calendar year for Tamil communities around the world. Celebrated with joy, rituals, and ...