A potter carries clay pots made for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 9, 2025. Sri Lanka's Sinhala and Tamil New Year falls on April 14 this year.

From spicy kothu and Jaffna-inspired crab curry to breakfast hoppers and choon paan bread, these’s no shortage of foodie ...

Given the scale of celebrations, there are trades that thrive during the Avurudu season. For the ritual of boiling milk, the clay pot and clay stove are essential. Pottery is a traditional craft which ...