Puthandu Image Source : timesnownews Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, is a vibrant celebration deeply rooted in Tamil culture, marking the beginning of a new year according to the Tamil calendar. Central to Puthandu is the concept of renewal and rejuvenation. Families come together to clean their homes, adorn them with intricate kolam (rangoli) designs, and prepare elaborate feasts symbolizing prosperity and abundance. The exchange of gifts and sweets among loved ones strengthens familial bonds and fosters a sense of community cohesion. Puthandu is also steeped in spiritual significance, with many Tamils visiting temples to seek blessings for the year ahead. Special prayers are offered to deities, and traditional rituals are performed to invoke divine favour and ensure a harmonious beginning to the new year. Cultural performances such as music, dance, and theatrical presentations are also integral to Puthandu ...
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Stories Behind Names of Places in Sri Lanka – KOLAMEDIRIYA – By Dr Nimal Sedara Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 “Kolamederiya” is in the Bandaragama division in the Kalutara District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Today, it has developed into a modern place of living with the economic and social development of the country. How this place got this name is a simple story. There may be other stories too behind the name. This story on the name behind the village is about a kind village leader that lived here. “Korale” was a leader who supervised a small number of village leaders namely, the “Arachchi Mahatthayas”, the village headmen. He was so popular as he was a kind person who looked after the wellbeing of the villagers. Unfortunately, the Korale fell sick and became a feeble and skinny man. All the treatment done ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Multiculturalism: The People – By Randika Jayakody & Jerome Perera Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 We have written extensively on the synergistic nature of Sri Lankan multiculturalism. In this article we wanted to summarise some notable individuals who embody and represent the diverse history of Sri Lanka and whose contributions are immense. Many have heard of Arul Mary as the Queen of the P SaravanamuttuStadium (P Sara) , where she, for decades was the pitch curator of the historic cricket ground. Many historic games have been played under her watchful eyes of the carefully curated pitches. She was one of the few female pitch curators in the world of cricket, and a person ofTamil ancestry. Arun Mary’s legacy lives on in the work of sisters Amravati and Seroja Vellai who continue to curate the pitch for games at the P Sara. Basil Horsfall was a ...
Apr 1, 2024
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The Passion of Christ’ enactment presented by Sri Lankan Catholic Association, NSW at Mount Shoenstatt Shrine, Mulgoa on Palm Sunday (24th Mar 2024) The Passion of Christ’ enactment presented by Sri Lankan Catholic Association, NSW at Mount Shoenstatt Shrine, Mulgoa on Palm Sunday (24th Mar 2024). Photo Credits to Claude Perera, Dushan Kamaragoda, Aussie Vibes, and Suranga Jayamanne Stage Direction – Rev Fr Treesen Silva, Maliza de Silva, Thanishka Rajanayaka, Vinnie Fonseka Sound Arrangement & Musical Score – Malith de Silva Costumes – Keshani Radhakrishna, Dayanitha & Prakash Fenandopulle Narrator & Voices – Senani Gunesekera, Nipuna Dias, Aubrey Joachim and Rev Fr Treesen Silva * Our special THANKS to all others who supported numerous ways * Privileged to compile a highlight gallery. © RoyGrafix, 0431 514 190 #roygrafix #eventphotography #PassionoftheChrist #roygrafix500+ Click here to view the full set of photos on eLanka Facebook page Click here to receive your ...
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Elephant Orphanage & Elephant Lore: Dilmah Initiative at Uda Walawe-by Kamanthi Wickramasinghe Source:Thuppahis Kamanthi Wickramasinghe, in Daily Mirror, 25 March 2024, where the title reads thus: “Üda Walawe ETH: A home away from home for baby elephants” Spectators witnessing another busy feeding hour at the Uda Walawe ETH —Pix courtesy: Dilmah ConservationhInauguration of ‘Elephant Knowledge Walk’ In a bid to spread more awareness among visitors to the Uda Walawe ETH, Dilmah Conservation in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation renovated the ‘Elephant Knowledge Walk’ to educate local and international visitors on why the Asian elephant needs to be protected. Apart from that a souvenir shop was also opened to support local communities. The Uda Walawe ETH was set up to rehabilitate elephants that were orphaned due to various reasons including the Human-Elephant Conflict. At the ETH, elephant calves have very little contact with humans which is vital to boost their chances of survival in ...
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SRI LANKA NEWS (MARCH 2024) Compiled by Victor Melder The Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 decreased to 5.9% in February from 6.4% in January 2024. The Central Bank said the increase in the headline inflation is mostly in line with its projections. It said the Food inflation (YoY) increased to 3.5% in February from 3.3% in January 2024, while the Non-Food inflation (YoY) decelerated to 7% in February from 7.9% in January 2024. CBSL also said the monthly change of CCPI recorded -0.05% in February due to the combined effect of price decreases of 0.67% observed in the items of Food category and price increases of 0.62% observed in the items of Non-Food category. The core inflation (YoY), which reflects the underlying inflation in the economy, increased to 2.8% in February from 2.2% in January 2024. The Central Bank ...
Mar 31, 2024
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SRI LANKA CRICKET NEWS (MARCH 2024) Compiled by Victor Melder The Cricket Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has named Niroshan Dickwella as a replacement for Kusal Janith Perera for the Twenty20 International (T20I) Series against Bangladesh, which begins on Monday in Sylhet. Perera, who was included in the T20I Squad, will not take part in the series as he is suffering from a respiratory infection. Perera did not join the team, which left for Bangladesh on Thursday. Dickwella will join the team tomorrow, ahead of the first match, which will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The second and third T20Is on March 6 and 9 will also be played at the same venue (Daily Mirror, 2.3.2024) The touring Sri Lankans beat Bangladesh by 3 runs to win the first T20 International played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Scores; Sri Lanka – 206/3 in 20 ...
Mar 31, 2024
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