A short story- The Sinhala Avurudu Auspicious time- අවුරුදු නැකත By Dr Palitha Ganewatta, Sydney, Australia Nayana stared at the clock on the wall and thought that time was passing very slowly today. She put two Pyrex dishes on the table after washing and wiping them with a white cloth hung on the pantry cupboard hook. A little after washing the rice-cooker she thought, it was still too early to cook the milk rice. The auspicious time for eating was at 1.46 a.m. and the cooking of the first meal would be 27 minutes past midnight. Nayana decided to plan for cooking the milk rice immediately after midnight. It was about an hour since she took some brown rice and the packet of ‘Maggie’ coconut milk, which she had bought from the Asian shop the day before and placed them on the table. Her worry was how to wake ...
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Sri Lanka’s Valentine’s Day Celebration-by Kalani-eLanka Image Source:pixabay As the world paints itself red on February 14th, Sri Lanka joins in the global celebration of love with its own vibrant hues and unique traditions. Despite being a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s Valentine’s Day festivities are as grand and diverse as its cultural landscape. Let’s explore how this tropical paradise embraces the spirit of love on this enchanting day. February 14th in Sri Lanka is not just another date on the calendar; it’s a day dedicated to expressing affection and appreciation for loved ones. From bustling cities to tranquil villages, the air is filled with the sweet scent of romance as couples, friends, and families come together to celebrate the bonds that unite them. For couples seeking a romantic getaway, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of idyllic settings to ignite the flames of passion. Whether it’s ...
DEEPAWALI – By Sujatha Vasudevan Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – November 2023 Introduction: Hinduism is one of the widespread religions of the world with many meaningful and valuable festivals enriching its traditions. One such festival is Deepawali, meaning a Row of Lamps. The highlight of the festival is lighting several lamps on a new moon day, occurring usually in the month of November . Underlying reason for this celebration: There are a few legendary stories for celebrating this festival. Some stories refer to the return of Lord Rama with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmanan after his victory over Ravana from 14 years of exile on an new moon day. The people in his city Ayothya lit the lamps to welcome them. Yet another story mentions about the return of Lord Krishna after destroying Narakasur. From these mythological stories one can observe that it is a celebration ...
