Seeing the New Moon
Observe the new moon for the lunar year on Friday, 20 March 2026, and for the solar year on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
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Observe the new moon for the lunar year on Friday, 20 March 2026, and for the solar year on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
United States time: Sun 19 Apr, 02:30 am
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On Sunday, 12 April 2026, take the ritual herbal bath and spend time in prayer and reflection.
United States time: Sun 12 Apr, 11:30 pm
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The Sinhala and Hindu New Year dawns at Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 12:02 am.
United States time: Tue 14 Apr, 12:02 am
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The sacred Punya Kalaya is observed from Monday, 13 April 2026 at 05:38 pm to Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 06:26 am. Engage in religious observances during this period.
United States time: Mon 13 Apr, 05:38 pm
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At Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 01:21 am, light the hearth facing south while wearing red, and prepare the first meal.
United States time: Tue 14 Apr, 01:21 am
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At Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 02:36 am, begin work, perform first transactions, and share the first meal while facing south and wearing red.
United States time: Tue 14 Apr, 02:36 am
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At Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 09:25 pm, perform the traditional oil anointing ritual facing east for health and blessings.
United States time: Tue 14 Apr, 09:25 pm
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At Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 08:57 pm, dressed in white, partake in ceremonial foods and set out facing south for prosperity in work.
United States time: Sun 19 Apr, 08:57 pm
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At Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:31 pm, dressed in golden/yellow, plant saplings while facing north.
United States time: Wed 22 Apr, 11:31 pm
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The Sinhala and Hindu New Year (Aluth Avurudda / අලුත් අවුරුද්ද) is celebrated annually on April 13th and 14th, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new solar year. It is the most significant cultural festival in Sri Lanka, celebrated by both Sinhalese and Tamil communities with great joy and unity.
This ancient celebration follows precise astrological calculations based on the transit of the Sun from Meena Rashi (Pisces) to Mesha Rashi (Aries). The transition period, known as the 'Punya Kalaya' (පුණ්ය කාලය), is a sacred time observed with specific rituals and customs.
The transitional period between the old and new year. A time for meditation, religious activities, and spiritual reflection.
The hearth is lit at the auspicious time facing the specified direction, symbolizing prosperity for the new year.
Milk rice is prepared and shared at the auspicious time, marking the first transaction of the new year.
Work activities commence at the auspicious time, wearing the specified color and facing the correct direction.
A traditional herbal oil bath taken at the auspicious time for health and well-being in the new year.
The first financial transaction of the new year is conducted at the auspicious time for prosperity.
According to traditional Sri Lankan astrology, performing activities at auspicious times (Nakath) brings prosperity and good fortune. The Aluth Awruddu auspicious time guide provides precise timings calculated by expert astrologers for all major rituals of the New Year celebration.
Yes. You can download a branded PDF directly from this page with the Suhada logo and suhadaastrology.lk details.
In traditional Sri Lankan astrology, performing rituals at precise Nakath times is believed to bring better outcomes, harmony, and prosperity.
This page includes key timings for Punya Kalaya, cooking, first work/transactions, oil anointing, and setting out for work.
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