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Auspicious Times for National New Year 2014
View(s):NEW MOON
The new moon can be seen on Thursday, May 1.
BATHING FOR THE OLD YEAR
Bathing for the old year, with herbs mixed in water, falls on Saturday, April 12, before the New Year dawns.
DAWN OF THE NEW YEAR
The New Year dawns at 07.37 a.m. on Monday, April 14.
PUNYA KAALAYA (Period of Religious Activities)
Punya Kaalaya, which is the time for prayer and retreat, is between 01.13 a.m. on Monday, April 14 and 02.01 p.m. the same day. Therefore, all partaking of meals and work must cease beforehand in preparation for the New Year, while the latter part of the Punya Kaalaya, or 07.37 a.m. onwards, is for traditions such as preparing meals. starting work, transactions, etc.
LIGHTING OF THE HEARTH
It is on Monday, April 14 at 10.17 a.m., dressed in white colour clothes and facing South, light the fire and prepare a milk-rice meal “Kiribath” mixed with jaggery, and a sweetmeat.
GANU DENU AND PARTAKING OF THE FIRST MEAL FOR THE NEW YEAR
It is on Monday, April 14, at 11.05 a.m. dressed in white colour clothes and facing South, start work, conduct transactions and consume the first meal forthe New Year.
ANOINTING WITH OIL
It is on Wednesday, April 16 at 11.16 a.m., dressed in green colour clothes and facing South, apply oil and “Nanu” mixed with “Kohomba Path Yusha”, while placing “Kohomba” leaves on the head and “Kolon” leaves under the feet.
LEAVING FOR WORK
On Wednesday, April 17, at 06.16 a.m., dressed in gold shades and facing West, set off to work.