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Sighting of the New Moon

editor — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:30:00 +0000

The New Moon of the new solar year should be viewed on April 23 (Sunday).

Planting a sapling

editor — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

On April 20 (Thursday) at 6.38 a.m. plant a sapling while clad in gold coloured clothes and facing the direction of East.

Departing for Work

editor — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

The auspicious time with regard to leaving for one’s occupation falls on April 17 (Monday) at 6.28 a.m.

Clad in white coloured attire, leave for work while while facing South after having a ‘Deekiri’ mixed milk rice and sweetmeats.

Anointing Oil

editor — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Oil should be anointed on April 16 (Sunday) at 9.41 a.m. clad in red and yellow clothes while facing South.

Commencing Work, Transactions and Partaking Meals:

editor — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

On April 14 (Friday) at 5.05 p.m. clad in multi-coloured clothes and facing Southwards, commence work, engage in the first transaction and partake the first meal of the New Year.

Lighting of the hearth & preparation of meals

editor — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The auspicious time to light the hearth and prepare meals is at 3.29 p.m. on Friday, April 14 (Friday).

Light the hearth facing South while clad in multi-coloured clothes. Prepare milk rice mixed with ‘Deekiri’ as well as sweetmeats containing Sesame and Vilanda.

Dawn of the 2023 New Year

editor — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:30:00 +0000

The New Year will dawn at 2.59 p.m. on April 14 (Friday).

Punya Kaalaya

editor — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Punya Kaalaya : begins at 8.35 a.m. on April 14 (Friday) and ends at 9.23 p.m. All work related activities and partaking of food are to be ceased by the commencement of the former part of the Punya Kaalaya at 8.35 a.m. which will continue until 2.59 p.m. People are encouraged to engage in religious activities during this period.

During the latter part of the Punya Kaalaya from 2.59 p.m. – 9.23 p.m., all rituals such as lighting the hearth, preparing food, partaking the first meal and engaging in the first transaction are to be observed during their respective auspicious times.