NDB Bank crowns Avurudu Kumara and Kumari in Avurudu Celebrations

Above: NDB 2025 Avurudu Competition Winners

NDB Bank celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in true festive spirit with the much-anticipated "NDB Avurudu Kumara and Kumariya 2025" competition, marking another memorable chapter in the bank’s vibrant cultural calendar. Reflecting the warmth and unity that define Avurudu traditions, the event brought together employees from across the island to celebrate heritage, community, and creativity, the bank said in a media release.

This year’s competition saw an enthusiastic response, with 64 nominations for Avurudu Kumara and 53 nominations for Avurudu Kumariya submitted from departments and branches across the bank. A distinguished panel of judges presided over the first round of selections, shortlisting 15 finalists in each category based on their poise, personality, and embodiment of festive tradition.

Emerging victorious in the final round, Dhulmi Udara from the Customer Experience team was named NDB Avurudu Kumariya 2025, while Nimsara Ekanayake from the HR Department was crowned NDB Avurudu Kumara 2025. The first runners-up were Ashika Rajudeen from Retail Credit and Shiran Sanjeewa from the Regional Sales Unit – Colombo. The second runners-up titles were awarded to Ravinga Rathnayake from Nawam Mawatha Branch and John Rajeev from Cards Business. The Most Popular titles, awarded through internal voting, went to Himaya Mullegama from Kegalle Branch and Pavan De Silva from SS Entity Mandates.

The event highlighted the value NDB places on cultivating a people-centric culture. It served not only as a celebration of Avurudu but also as a platform for team bonding, self-expression, and unity across the bank’s dynamic and diverse workforce. The enthusiasm and participation demonstrated by staff exemplify the spirit of camaraderie that continues to thrive within NDB.