Celebrating the Success of eLanka Shop’s Sinhala Aluth Avurudu Rasakawili Hampers! As the curtains draw on this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, eLanka Shop takes pride in the successful culmination of our special offer: the Sinhala Aluth Avurudu Rasakawili Hampers. With joyous hearts, we reflect on the delight we brought to our cherished customers through our meticulously crafted hampers, embodying the essence of Sri Lankan tradition and culture. Our limited-time offer, which concluded on April 11, saw the delivery of two distinctively curated hampers: the Awrudu Kawili Pack Large and the Awrudu Kawili Pack Medium. Each hamper was thoughtfully assembled to encapsulate the spirit of Avurudu, ensuring that our customers experienced the authentic flavors and delights of the season. The Awrudu Kawili Pack Large, priced at AU $94.00, was a generous assortment of Avurudu essentials, including Mun Kaum, Konda Kaum, Kadju Aluwa, Wali Talapa, Kokis, Pani Walalu, Dodol, ...

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A major cultural festival celebrated by Sinhalese and Tamil communities in Sri Lanka – ” Sinhala and Tamil New Year ” – By Malsha – elanka Avurudu, also known as Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is a major cultural festival celebrated by Sinhalese and Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and around the world. The essence of Avurudu is to mark the beginning of a new year and to bring joy, happiness, and prosperity to everyone. The Avurudu festival falls on the 13th or 14th of April each year, marking the end of the harvesting season and the beginning of the new solar year. It is a time for families and friends to come together, to celebrate, to share traditional foods, and to exchange gifts. One of the main rituals of Avurudu is the “punya kalaya,” a period of time where people stop all work and engage in religious activities. During ...

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