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Embracing the Resurrection: Easter Celebrations in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Easter, the cornerstone of the Christian faith, is celebrated with fervor and joy in Sri Lanka, a nation known for its rich cultural tapestry and diverse religious heritage. While predominantly a Buddhist country, the small Christian community in Sri Lanka comes together during this sacred time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Against the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and verdant landscapes, Easter takes on a unique flavor in this island nation, blending ancient traditions with vibrant festivities. In Sri Lanka, Easter holds deep spiritual significance for the Christian population, which comprises mainly Roman Catholics and a smaller number of Protestants. For believers, Easter symbolizes the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and light over darkness. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week, is marked by solemn observances, including prayer services, processions, and the reenactment ...

South Indian band from NZ ready with its album – By Prakash Swaminathan Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com The Moksha Base band, based in New Zealand, released their new Tamil single En Uyirae recently. Musicians Shankar Narayanan and Sivakumar Sangameshwaran, who migrated to New Zealand from south India, started off as individual performers back in 2010 and formed a band in 2012. They have performed at Tamil Community events in Auckland and in over 100 shows, which include their own live concerts, music festivals, community gatherings and more. En Uyirai is composed by Shankar Narayanan and guitarist Prasanna Kumar. Lyrics written by Dinesh Kumar and Aswathy Sasidharan take the center stage with a melodious lullaby-like tune. “We’ve had the opportunity to get Keba Jeremiah involved by contributing classical guitar and bass in this track. We feel we’ve finally hit the sweet spot with this track and are happy to share this with all ...