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Avurudu at our doorstep
'Avurudda' comes but once a year. 'Avurudu' celebrated in traditional style is at our doorstep once again. It's a busy time for everyone at home. Father is getting the house and garden cleaned up. The house invariably gets a new coat of paint. Mother is busy getting the 'avurudu kevili' – the sweetmeats ready.
 
It's Avurudu time again

All Sri Lankans, both young and old await the call of the koha or koel. The cry of the koha is an essential feature of the Avurudda. It heralds the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year. Everyone celebrates the New Year on 1st January, we do too, but, Avurudu is the traditional New Year.

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