Sinhala and Tamil New year Archives

April 8, 2024

Guests are in for an unforgettable experience this Sinhala and Tamil New Year at Sun Siyam Pasikudah with exclusive offers available that are tailored for guests seeking an enriching escape during this festive season.

Nestled along the unspoiled pristine beaches of the East, this recently revamped boutique five-star retreat is the ideal escape this season. Special discounted rates for rooms for a half-board double start at just Rs. 36,900 onwards. Some of the other deals include complimentary room upgrades, and flexible early check-ins and late check-outs, subject to availability. This irresistible offer is available throughout the entire month of April, providing an unparalleled opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the splendor of Pasikudah with unmatched luxury and style. There will be various offerings for the New Year, and fun-filled traditional games and activities to make this festive period a memorable for everyone.

Renowned for its pristine beaches and rich cultural heritage, Pasikudah offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and authentic experiences. Guests are sure to indulge in luxurious accommodation, exquisite dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, and a range of adventurous excursions, all meticulously curated to create memories that last a lifetime. Sun Siyam Pasikudah offers an unmatched getaway that perfectly embodies the spirit of Sri Lankan hospitality.

With its striking monochromatic interiors complemented by opulent golden accents, features 34 spacious and contemporary one-to-two-bedroom garden and beach pavilions.

Whether lounging by the lavish infinity pool, indulging in wellness treatments, or partaking in cultural activities, Sun Siyam Pasikudah promises an unparalleled escape, where every moment is a grand adventure, a cultural odyssey, and an oasis of tranquillity. Dive into cultural exploration with local arts and crafts, embark on a serene sailing excursion along Pasikudah’s picturesque coastline or savour a private dining affair beneath the twinkling stars on the property.

Delight in a gastronomic journey featuring an array of distinctive dishes honoring Sri Lanka’s rich flavours and colonial history. From The Cellar boasting the finest wine collection on the East Coast to the Tea House offering immersive tea-tasting experiences, guests are invited to savor every moment of their culinary exploration. Guests can also indulge in Slice & Grill, which offers a classic poolside dining experience; or the Beach Shack, which serves up tropical drinks with a touch of Caribbean flare.

Call now on 0652055555 or 0702424263 for reservations or visit https://www.sunsiyam.com/sun-siyam-pasikudah/ for more information.

March 22, 2024

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon is heralding the arrival of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with the launch of its biggest seasonal shopping promotion of the year for credit and debit card holders.

The Bank has partnered with more than 400 merchants to offer discounts of up to 50% on specified days or periods from 20^th March to 30^th April 2024 at over 4,000 outlets across the country.

These promotions will add to the good cheer of the Avurudu celebrations by offering cardholders opportunities to shop for clothes for the whole family, buy presents for friends, get a home makeover, try out a new beauty trend, get fit, and even indulge in some much-needed self-love, the Bank said.

The discounts will be offered by 170 merchant partners retailing clothing and fashion accessories, 52 lifestyle products partners, 28 partners retailing shoes and leatherware, 34 hotel partners, 15 jewellery partners, 12 healthcare partners, 12 salon, spa and cosmetics partners, six supermarket partners, eight automobile partners, five watches and accessories partners, and eleven dining partners.

Additionally, 85 online vendor partners will offer discounts to ComBank credit and debit card holders during the promotion period, while another 14 participating merchant partners will offer easy payment plans of upto 60 months on white goods purchased during the promotion period.

The Bank said the participating merchant partners represent a wide spectrum of products and services from leading local and international brands, as well as varying price points, to ensure that the promotion caters to the largest possible customer base.

Concurrent with the ‘Avurudu’ card promotion, Commercial Bank has launched a separate promotion exclusively for the Bank’s debit card holders, offering them a chance to win gifts worth Rs 6 million. Commercial Bank debit card users who make purchases to the value of Rs 25,000 or more per month in March and April stand a chance to win an all-inclusive holiday in Singapore for two, high-end laptops, luxury hotel stays on twin-sharing basis and 20 supermarket vouchers – each valued at Rs 50,000, under the ‘ComBank Debit Card Gift Fiesta.’

Another ongoing promotion will reward 160 recipients of remittances routed via the bank’s ‘RemitPlus’ money transfer service between February and April with a total of Rs 4 million in cash.

Commercial Bank cards are the fastest growing credit cards in Sri Lanka and enjoy market leadership in credit and debit card cumulative point-of-sale usage. The Bank offers a variety of credit cards in the Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers of Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay; LankaPay JCB branded credit cards in the Platinum, Gold and Classic tiers and Visa Signature, World Mastercard, Visa Infinite, UnionPay Asia Prestige Platinum and UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond cards in the premium segment. The cards are equipped with ‘Tap ’n Go’ NFC technology and are backed by a strong NFC Point-of-Sale (POS) network.

Commercial Bank credit and debit cards offer year-round promotions covering a wide variety of services. Commercial Bank was the first bank to offer loyalty rewards for both credit and debit card holders under its Max Loyalty Rewards Points scheme. The Bank was also a pioneer in extending promotional discount offers which were traditionally only offered for credit cards to its debit cards.

The largest private sector bank in Sri Lanka and the first Sri Lankan bank to be listed among the Top 1000 Banks of the World, Commercial Bank operates a strategically-located network of branches and 964 automated machines island-wide, and is the largest lender to Sri Lanka’s SME sector. Commercial Bank has the widest international footprint among Sri Lankan Banks, with 20 outlets in Bangladesh, a Microfinance company in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, and a fully-fledged Tier I Bank with a majority stake in the Maldives.

February 14, 2024

160 recipients of ‘RemitPlus’ remittances to win Rs 25,000 each from February to April

Cash rewards totaling Rs 4 million are to be showered on Commercial Bank’s remittance customers in an early countdown to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and Ramadan.

Over eight weeks commencing February and ending on 9^th April, Sri Lanka’s benchmark private sector bank will select 160 recipients of remittances routed via the bank’s ‘RemitPlus’ money transfer service for cash prizes of Rs 25,000 each, rewarding 20 lucky winners per week at a promotion titled ComBank RemitPlus ‘Pita Rata Wasi.’

The Bank said the names of the winners will be published in the Bank’s own social media channels, and on the RemitPlus App from 19^th February onwards.

ComBank’s RemitPlus is a sophisticated, low cost, real time, online money transfer facility which enables Sri Lankan expatriates to make instant money transfers from many countries around the world. Available to remitters through a network of agents and Business Partners in more than 130 countries, ComBank RemitPlus remittances are credited to the recipients’ Commercial Bank accounts instantly at any time of the day, any day of the year.

Commercial Bank has also launched the ‘ComBank RemitPlus App’ which is designed for customers to get all the remittance related information they need without any hassle. Anyone can download the RemitPlus app via App store or Google play store and use it without a joining fee or annual fee.

Regular remittance receivers are eligible to open a Remittance Account at Commercial Bank and receive a Remittance Card free of charge. The funds credited to a Remittance Accounts can be accessed via the Remittance Card.

Commercial Bank is one of the most active players in Sri Lanka in the field of remittances. One of the Bank’s key strengths is its island-wide network of strategically located branches, many of which remain open on public, bank and mercantile holidays, and its network of 964 ATMs, one of the largest automated cash dispensing systems owned by a single private bank in Sri Lanka.

Recipients of remittances sent to the Bank enjoy many benefits such Holiday Banking Centres and supermarket counters, a dedicated customer support call centre for remittances and SMS alerts facilities once the remittance is received and is ready to be paid out.

Commercial Bank is the largest private sector bank in Sri Lanka and the first Sri Lankan bank to be listed among the Top 1000 Banks of the World. The Bank is the largest lender to Sri Lanka’s SME sector, and is a leader in digital innovation in the country’s Banking sector. Commercial Bank has the widest international footprint among Sri Lankan Banks, with 20 outlets in Bangladesh, a Microfinance company in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, and a fully-fledged Tier I Bank with a majority stake in the Maldives.

May 2, 2022

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: The nation’s first choice when it comes to dairy products, Pelwatte recently concluded its #HaridheEkkaAluthWenna Sinhala and Tamil New Year themed competition. The Campaign lasted from the 10^th of April to the 20^th of April 2022 with dozens of participants from all over the island submitted their Avurudu Themed food and dessert items that have been crafted with the use of Pelwatte Dairy Products.

Participants submitted pictures of their dishes via the Pelwatte Facebook Page under the comment section in the #HaridheEkkaAluthWenna Competition post. Participants had to first like the Pelwatte Facebook page to be eligible before they could make any submissions. The interesting part about this competition is that participants were encouraged to share their recipes as they submitted a photo of their dishes made with Pelwatte Dairy products. The goal here was not only to inspire customers to be creative, but to also share knowledge of different recipes that could be used especially with Pelwatte Dairy products.

Being a truly Sri Lankan Brand, Pelwatte not only plays a part in the production of its dairy goods but also in the use of its products. Commenting on the occasion, Managing Director of Pelwatte Dairies Mr. Akmal Wickramanayake remarked “As a responsible brand, we not only go above and beyond the extent of providing the best in quality but we also want to ensure that customers are delighted with our products as they put it in to use, therefore a campaign such as the Haridhe Ekka Aluth Wenna program enables a knowledge bank of recipes with regards to Milk based products for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year”.

He further extended his wishes for the new Sinhala and Tamil New Year saying “The last few years have not been the easiest. However, Pelwatte will continue its responsibility towards the people and organize events such as the above to make our loyal customers smile and indulge in positivity through tough times. With that, on behalf of everyone at Pelwatte from our farms to our factories and partners, I would like to wish you all a very happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year.”

Keeping in line with the above, pictures of traditional dishes that were prepared for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year by participants were submitted in the dozens. Participants were seen arranging the dishes in a very creative way with colourful spreads of Coconut Toffee, Milk Toffee, Kavum, Kokis and several other delightful dishes. It was not only a colourful, knowledgeable comment section but it also gave a sense of unity where participants were more than happy to share recipes and help each other. The competition concluded on the 20^th of April 2022 with the following winners: Taniya Dunuwila, Kumudini Elapatha, Dushanthi Lakmi, Subodha Jayamini, MA Priyangani, Thilini Achala Peiris, Ramila Udesh, Sarani Fernando and Arosha N Nethma.

Pelwatte warmly invites everyone to go to the #HaridheEkkaAluthWenna hashtag on Facebook and explore the various dishes and their recipes that participants have prepared and shared so that everyone can enjoy these dishes at home using Pelwatte products. All dishes that were crafted are a true testament to the quality and effectivity of Pelwatte Dairy Products.

April 26, 2022

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One of Sri Lanka’s leading real estate developers, Iconic Developments, recently donated dry rations packs to impoverished families in the Moragasmulla area in Rajagiriya to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

On the 13th of April, the dry ration packs were distributed to residents in the surrounding areas of the Sri Sudharmarama Purana Viharaya in Rajagiriya, which is in close proximity to the upcoming Iconic Skye project. The packs were distributed under the patronage of Venerable Panakaduwe Nanda Thero. Also, a key member assisting the ration distribution was the Officer in Charge of the Welikada Police, Chinthaka Anuradha. Several residents of the first Iconic development project also assisted this initiative.

“In these trying times, it is important to give back to the community. Iconic Developments has always been a people’s brand, and we endeavour to assist these impoverished families in their times of turmoil,” stated Chairperson of Iconic Developments, Rohan Parikh.

The rations were distributed on a token basis, wherein the Police, the representatives of the Viharaya, the Public Health Inspector of the area and the Grama Sevaka identified underprivileged families in dire need of rations and distributed tokens. At the same time, the team at Iconic Developments made arrangements to assist the identified families.

The dry rations pack included essential food items such as rice, dhal, sugar, tea and necessary vegetables. Amid the unprecedented economic crisis in Sri Lanka, rice prices have risen to “unbearable levels” in the island nation, and many families have been unable to afford their staple.

“We were much honoured to step up as volunteers to assist these families in the constantly worsening economic situation of Sri Lanka. In light of the extremely prestigious Sinhala and Tamil New Year, these families have benefited from the necessities that are very difficult to purchase. We wish all Sri Lankans a very happy and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year and pray that the country’s situation improves. We are proud to have made the New Year brighter for Sri Lankans as well,” stated Shiraz Dawood, Country Director and COO of Iconic Developments.

This ration distribution is one of many CSR initiatives spearheaded by Iconic Developments. As a brand that attracts many investors to the island nation, Iconic Developments has asserted its commitment to put Sri Lanka on the investment map and display all its luxuries to the world beyond. With its two existing magnificent residential complexes, Iconic Developments is set to launch its third project Iconic Skye as part of its commitment to elevate Rajagiriya as the hotspot of some of the fastest-growing properties in Sri Lanka.

March 22, 2022

~ Discounts up to 60% on Credit Cards & Debit Cards for Sampath Cardholders during this auspicious season~

Colombo, March xx, 2022: Celebrating the much loved and appreciated Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sampath Bank’s Credit and Debit card deals for 2022 offer a variety of discounts and savings to customers for the dawn of the new year.

Bearing in mind the health and safety guidelines with the ongoing pandemic situation, discounts and offers of up to 60% can be obtained both in stores and online on great deals during the months of March and April.

Ranging from fashion, online shopping, healthcare & education, electronics & furniture, jewellery, dining, groceries, as well as multiple everyday essentials are some of the various categories customers have access to, as the Bank provides these benefits as a means of thanking and valuing cardholders for their contribution.

“Avurudu celebrations is one of the most significant festivals to the people of the Island and symbolises prosperity, happiness and a good fortune. We at Sampath Bank aspire to bring out the true meaning of this significant festival, by rewarding both our credit and debit cardholders with absolute benefits and resources this season, as we continue to extend our support and commitment to our customers” said Darshin Pathinayake, Assistant General Manager – Card Centre, Sampath Bank. “We thank all our customers for choosing SampathCards as we invite them to avail themselves and their loved ones of the discounts and offers during the dawn of the new year”

Cardholders can obtain discounts of up to 35% being offered by SampathCards at several fashion and retail brands including House of Fashions, Spring & Summer, Cool Planet, Kelly Felder, Fashion Bug, Hameedia, Crocodile, Uptown Kandy, Diliganz, CIB, Beverly Street, The Factory Outlet, Dilly & Carlo, Arienti, Mimosa and many more.

Footwear discounts ranging from 15% to 25% are also available at stores such as DSI, Bata, Genelle, Helanka and Eyewear discounts up to 30% are avaialable at George Goonerathne, Techno Vision, Wickramarachchi Opticians, Eagle Vision, Eric Rajapaksha, Albert Edirisinghe and so on.

Not only do adults have the privilege for these discounts but kids and babies too can look good with discounts up to 20% at stores namely Arista, Velona, Baby Bear, The Kidswarehouse and Baby Mart

Jewellery to mark this special occasion can be purchased for cardholders and their loved ones with up to 60% off at major stores such as Raddella Jewellers, Tiesh, Vogue Jewellers, Aminra Jewellers, Mallika Hemachandra Jewellers, Raja Jewellers and several other leading stores.

To further celebrate the New Year, discounts for gifts, watches and wellness of up to 40% can be claimed at Wimaladarma & Sons Watches, Cosmetics.lk, British Cosmetics, Spa Ceylon, Luvessence, Christell Skin Clinic etc.

To cater to the requirements of our cardholders, they have the choice of shopping online at selected stores and can claim up to 30% discount just by shopping online via their mobile phones or other electronic devices.

SampathCards is also looking to support cardholders with their electronics and furniture purchases with 12, 24, and 40 months 0% interest instalment plans at Softlogic, Abans, Arpico Furniture, Dialog, Browns, Rocell, Singer, Damro, Don Carolis and Sons, Metropolitan Computers, Quantum fitness and others

Book lovers too can purchase materials with savings of up to 30% at Promateworld.com, Sarasavi, Atlas.lk, Samayawardhana Books and Grantha.lk.

Cardholders have access to healthcare and education facilities offering with 06 and 12 months 0% interest extended settlement plans at any local hospital and Covid-19 intermediate care centres and up to 40 months 0% interest instalment plans with discounts at Eser Marketing, Quantum Fitness, Eser International etc. and 06 months 0% interest extended settlement plan at any educational institution.

They can also save more when purchasing groceries and essentials as Sampath is offering discounts up to 25% at Cargills Foodcity, Arpico, Glomark, Keells, Laugfs and Providore.lk. Furthermore, SampathCards is offering customers up to 35% off on 0% interest instalment plans of up to 24 months at Toyota and up to 12 months instalment plans on services at Jaguar Land Rover.

Cardholders may entertain their significant others and families by saving up to 20% by visiting restaurants such as FLOW at Hilton, Taj Samudra’s Navratna and Golden Dragon, Movenpick’s AYU and Robata Grill, Waters Edge’s Pranzo, Thuna Paha, Boardwalk, Isso, Irish Pub & Grill and so many more.

Leisure and travel too can be enjoyed for 12 Months 0% instalment plans at Hayleys Travel, Browns Travels, Acorn, Classic Travels, GS Travels, 2^nd Chance Travels and so forth.

Sampath Bank has always aimed to provide support for its cardholders with the range of discounts and promotions especially during the Avurudu season. The customers are provided with the ‘Sampath Extended Settlement Plan’, which allows them to convert any local or overseas direct transactions into preferred installment plans for a nominal handling fee.

To find out more details on the promotions and discounts,

Please visit http://www.sampath.lk to view the complete list of offers or call 011 2300 604.

March 22, 2022

The wait is over for the biggest Avurudu shopping experience of the year. Treat yourself with the best deals and discounts at Daraz Avurudu Wasi 2022 and celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in its true spirit of togetherness with your loved ones.

With over 5 million products to pick from, shop for everything you need – from electronics, home appliances, sports gear, toys, and motorbikes to groceries, cosmetics, fashion, and lifestyle products all on one platform at some of the best prices in town, from the comfort of any place and at any time.

This year’s Daraz Avurudu Wasi brings to you over Rs. 30 million worth of offers site-wide. Shoppers can go easy on their wallets with discounts up to 80% with an additional 12% off on bank cards, coupled with monthly instalment plans on purchases made through bank cards.

For those looking for unique, exciting experiences, a whole digital world of shop, watch, play, and explore awaits. Shoppers can play the “One Rupee” game and stand a chance to win an iPhone 13, 55-inch Samsung TV, Innovex washing machine, ASUS laptop, and other attractive gifts daily by activating Daraz Points and paying with one Daraz Point.

Take a break from the holiday rush and catch the entertainment on Daraz Live to walk away with exciting giveaways. All those shopping on Daraz for the first time will get a Rs. 50 reload free with a flat Rs. 250 discount at Daraz Avurudu Wasi on your first purchase, while shoppers can also try to “Build Your Basket” to get 10% off on 7 items.

As always, renowned brands have come on board DarazMall this year with amazing offers that gives you more reasons to shop on Daraz*. First 100 customers who purchase on the Celcius store will get a Celcius travel pillow free. Purchase above Rs. 2,000 on DarazMall’s Mead Johnson Nutrition store and stand a chance to win a DELL laptop. A Samsung RT28 253L Inverter Double Door Refrigerator with 10 years’ warranty is up for grabs when you buy above Rs. 1,500 on the Reckitt Benckiser store. Upgrade your saree shopping with Laveena Sarees and buy above Rs. 3,500 to stand a chance to win a wardrobe refresh worth Rs. 15,000.

There’s more. Daraz has partnered with a host of DarazMall brands to elevate your shopping experience this Avurudu. The Concept Store, Staedtler, Revlon, Nature’s Beauty Creations, Avirate, Trendy Clothing, Yfashion, Lenuo, IELGY, TOFO, Surya Electronics, and UGREEN Flagship Store have joined as the Gold partners, while Reckitt Benckiser, DELL, Embark, Quantum Fitness, Hunters PLC, Lumstar, Janet, SJCAM, Ebsaw Electronics, and Privi Fashion have come on-board as Platinum partners. The Diamond partners this year are Unilever, VIVO, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Brown & Company PLC, Teleseen Marketing, Celcius, Swisstek, and Laveena Sarees.

Offering more flexible payment options to shop to your heart’s content, Daraz has also partnered with a number of leading banks*, including Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank (HNB), HSBC, LOLC, National Development Bank (NDB), Nations Trust Bank (NTB – AMEX), People’s Bank, Sampath Bank, and Union Bank. In addition, Mastercard has come on-board offering further 12% off on credit card purchases and Instalment plans up to 60 months at 0% interest.

Don’t miss out on the biggest savings this Avurudu! Download the Daraz app to avail yourself to these amazing deals at Daraz Avurudu Wasi 2022 and have a restful Sinhala and Tamil New Year!

*Terms and conditions apply.

April 12, 2021

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Colombo, April 9, 2021 – This Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Nations Trust Bank is set to introduce a new ‘Avurudu Ganu Denu’ practice with the ‘Mihikathata Avurudu’ programme. The Bank will be planting a sapling each for customers who open a new account from the 12^th to the 18^thof April 2021, making them partners in contributing towards a worthy cause.

The ‘Mihikathata Avurudu’ campaign aims to empower Sri Lankans towards a culture of preservation that contributes to the restoration of the environment, which also supports the Ministry of Environment’s ‘Nakethata Palayak’ island-wide programme this year. Identifying a 1-acre land in the Hiyare Rainforest located in the Southern Province, this initiative will be carried out paying homage to the traditional custom of ‘Ganu Denu’, making it a truly fruitful exchange.

“Our ‘Avurudu’ has always been historically linked with the abundance of nature, and the prosperity it bestows on us. It is with this in mind that, as a socially responsible Bank, we decided on a unique approach with the participation of our customers, in a truly value-added exchange between humans and the nature. Each customer who opens a new account or a fixed deposit during the week of Avurudu will have a sapling planted on their behalf. We are looking forward to the participation of all our customers to increase the green cover in the Hiyare Rainforest.” Sanjaya Senarath, Chief Marketing Officer at Nations Trust Bank stated, explaining the thought behind the initiative that goes beyond banking to make a positive impact on society.

Customers who open a new Current Account, Savings Account or an Investment Plan, with a minimum deposit of LKR 5,000/-, will be eligible to participate in this initiative. The Bank will also plant a sapling on behalf of customers who open a new Fixed Deposit. Customers can open accounts via any channels, be it by visiting a Branch or using mobile banking, online banking or FriMi.

FriMi users who add money to their accounts via Savings Pots too will be eligible to participate in the initiative. They could participate in these special Avurudu transactions through the ‘Digital Ganu Denu’ feature in the app which will be live from April 12^th to 18^th. The Digital Ganu Denu feature will enable every FriMi customer to do a ‘Ganu Denu’ transaction during the auspicious time with any FriMi users or non FriMi users by simply using their mobile number, keeping Avurudu traditions alive digitally

Nations Trust Bank PLC is among the top 15 business establishments in Sri Lanka as ranked by Business Today. Stemming from its vision of “helping people and businesses by providing financial services and information to achieve their goals and aspirations in a sustainable way”, the Bank serves a diverse range of customers across both individual and corporate, with an enviable portfolio of banking and financial products and services. Strongly focused on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies, the Bank is a pioneer in many innovative customer centric banking solutions such as extended banking hours, and FriMi – Sri Lanka’s first digital banking experience. Delivering premium value, service and connecting its Card members to rewarding experiences and opportunities Nations Trust Bank PLC is an issuer and sole acquirer of American Express Cards in Sri Lanka. The Bank operates 96 branches across the country and has an ATM network covering 127 locations and 48 Cash Deposit & Withdrawal Machines, plus more than 3,700 ATMs on the Lanka Pay Network.

April 7, 2021

How to make Avurudu healthier this year?

The Sinhala and Tamil New year is a celebration of harvest, sweet meats, happiness and plentiful blessings for the upcoming year. A time to spend with family and cherish old memories, of course whilst maintaining health guidelines, and share comfort from the knowledge ‘that we got past the challenges from the year that passed.’ It is also a time to indulge in scrumptious traditional sweets; that are either shop bought or made at home; the fun of sharing plates of food with your neighbours and family member that may include kokis, kevum, aluwa, asmi, bananas and creamy delicious kiribath!

However, it is important to monitor ones ‘Avurudu indulgence’ as unhealthy eating and over indulgence during festive seasons have harmful consequences such as reducing the body’s ability fight off infections, most of all worsening the impact of chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and increase blood sugar levels in the elderly especially.

Medical Nutritionist, Dr Senani Ranaweera says, “Nutrition is an important aspect of our lives. What we ingest, digest, absorb and utilise supports us with a good quality of life. With our fast paced lifestyle we may assume that eating healthy is tough, however good nutrition even during a celebratory time can be achieved”. Thus, Dr Ranaweera shares a few tips on how we can make our Avurudu healthier this year for you and your elderly loved ones

Having guilt-free moments to indulge is important, but how much and how often you treat yourself depends on your overall health especially the elderly. It is important to cut down calories through fat and sugar to prepare for the Avurudu week. Limiting the intake of fried food, fat portion control in your main meals, whilst increasing intake of fruits and non-starch vegetables.

Be mindful the week before and after

Being mindful the week before and after Avurudu can be a useful strategy to manage the impact of the sugar rich, oily food. For example, avoiding your Sunday slice of butter cake this week as you know that you will be diving into another two next week is a useful tactic.

Skip the sugar in your tea.

According to Dr Ranaweera, tea is a good antioxidant for our body, however when consumed with sugar we are introducing more unnecessary calories into our diet. Thus, avoiding your teaspoon full of sugar, at least for the Avurudu season, will help limit the amount of refined sugar intake.

Add some Sri Lankan leafy greens

Inculcating Sri Lankan fresh greens such as Gotu kola, Thebu kol and Karavila, mixed with some onions and lemon – sambol style, can be an interesting taste tantaliser as well as a good form of controlling blood sugar levels with their rich bioactive compounds.

Exercise and hydration!

Maintaining an active lifestyle with some movement is important and beneficial, even for the elderly, to manage health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure along with improving ones overall health. Ensure that the momentum is kept up even during the holiday season to burn off the excess calories. Similarly, hydration is vital for the good function of our organs, including digestion, maintaining blood pressure and delivering oxygen throughout the body.

Making a few healthier and mindful tweaks in our daily routine in preparing for Avurudu will have a positive impact on our bodies in the long-term, where being healthy is paramount. Nevertheless, enjoy this joyful time with your family and friends, make wonderful memories during this short time as life is all about happiness and celebration!

Nutrition for the Elderly at English Nursing Care

At English Nursing Care nutrition is an important aspect of improving the health and quality of life of elderly loved ones. The team work with specialists to observe good nutrition is provided for from groceries, preparation and consumption. English Nursing Sri Lanka is an advocate to celebrate life with positivity, compassion and kindness, by offering holistic services to take care of your loved ones with dignity and love in the comfort of their home. English Nursing guarantees peace of mind for the elderly client as well as family often living far away. For further information on English Nursing Care, visit their website www.englishnursing.com or call +94 11 4500117.

Sun Siyam Pasikudah announces exclusive offers for locals and residents this Sinhala and Tamil New Year

‘Avurudu’ shopping discounts up to 50% at 4,000+ outlets for ComBank cardholders

Rs 4 million in cash prizes from ComBank RemitPlus ‘Pita Rata Wasi’ remittance promo

Pelwatte Celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year with #HaridheEkkaAluthWenna Competition!

Iconic Developments donates dry rations to families in need

Exclusive Avurudu offers this season with SampathCards

‘Daraz Avurudu Wasi’ is back with the best deals of the season!

Nations Trust Bank celebrates this Sinhala and Tamil New Year with ‘Mihikathata Avurudu’

How to make Avurudu healthier this year?