11 April, 2021
Illustration: Jagath Punchihewa
Auspicious times:
Punya Kalaya or Nonagathaya
Begins at 8.09 p.m. on April 13 (Tuesday) and ends at 8.57 a.m. on April 14 (Wednesday).
Dawn of the New Year
The New Year dawns at 2.33 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14.
Preparation of meals:
April 14 at 6.17 a.m. clad in light green clothes and facing the East.
Starting work, exchanging gifts and having meals
April 14 at 7.41 a.m., dressed in light green, facing the East.
Anointing with oil
April 17 (Saturday) at 7.16 a.m. clad in blue, facing the South.
Setting out for occupations:
April 19 (Monday) : Clad in white leave the house facing the South.