Sinhala Hindu New Year, also known as Aluth Avurudda, is a significant cultural and religious celebration in Sri Lanka. It is a time when Sri Lankan Hindus and Sinhalese come together to welcome the New Year and celebrate the season of harvest. The celebration of Sinhala Hindu New Year usually takes place in mid-April, which is the time when the sun moves from the House of Pisces to the House of Aries. This transition, known as the Solar New Year, is considered to be an auspicious time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and new opportunities. During the weeks leading up to the Sinhala Hindu New Year, people start preparing for the festivities. The streets are decorated with colorful lanterns, banners, and flowers, and there is a buzz of excitement in the air. Homes are cleaned and decorated, and families start preparing traditional sweets and delicacies to share with their loved ones. On the day of Sinhala Hindu New Year, people wake up early in the morning and take part i...