April 16, Colombo (LNW): The traditional schedule of auspicious timings linked to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year indicates that the moment deemed favourable for setting out on urgent matters falls tomorrow, April 17.
According to these customary guidelines, individuals are encouraged to begin such tasks at precisely 5:38 a.m., dressed in garments and adornments of a golden hue, symbolising prosperity and good fortune.
Looking ahead, the recommended time for resuming routine employment has been set for Monday, April 20, at 6:27 a.m. On this occasion, people are advised to wear white attire and ornaments, partake in milk rice beforehand, and commence their journey while facing south.
An alternative time is also provided later that morning at 6:50 a.m., allowing individuals to leave for work dressed in white or pearl shades after enjoying a more elaborate meal of milk rice prepared with ghee and sesame, accompanied by curd, ‘Aggala’, and other traditional sweetmeats, while facing east.
In addition to these observances, the schedule highlights an auspicious moment for environmental and agricultural activity. Planting tree saplings is recommended on Thursday, April 23, at 9:01 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear golden-coloured clothing and face north during this act, which is seen as both culturally significant and symbolically tied to growth and renewal.