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  Vesak is a Sri Lankan religious and cultural event. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of May. Vesak Day is one of the most important Buddhist holidays, and it is observed by Buddhists all around the world. On this day, Buddhists commemorate significant events in Lord Buddha's life. The birth of Siddhartha Gautama took place in Lumbini, Nepal, under the canopy of Sat trees, where queen Mahamaya gave birth to him. Siddharta Gautam's supreme attainment as the Buddha, the Enlightened One, was the second event. The third occurrence occurred approximately 2500 years ago at Kusinagar, when Lord Buddha attained Parinibbana. Vesak is observed in many Asian countries, including India, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan. During this time, several religious activities are held in Sri Lanka, including Sil campaigns, Bodhi Poojas, Dansalas (people freely offering food, coffee, and tea), Vesak devotional songs (Bakthi Gee), pandols (thoran), and lanterns. Many temples around the co...

 The Sinhala and Tamil New Years are defined by sweet meats and unusual delicacies. While they've become synonymous with an annual festival, some of these dishes are also made to commemorate specific occasions. This time around, various sweet meats and other dishes were made in Buddhist and Hindu houses. Mung-Kevum Rice flour and green gram flour are mixed with hot treacle to make Mung Kavum. Deep-fried diamond-shaped chunks of this combination are dipped in a batter of rice flour and coconut milk. Kokis  Kokis is a deep-fried, sweet snack made from rice flour and coconut milk. Despite being a traditional Sri Lankan Avurudu snack, it has long been assumed that the word Kokis is derived from the Dutch, which has connections to the word 'cookies.' Konda Kevum It's an oil cake with an unusual shape and a bun-like lump in the middle, which gives it the name Konda (hair). The batter is made by combining treacle and sugar, which are then heated until they reach boiling point....

  ECONOMYNEXT –  Sri Lanka utility provider, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has imposed up to 7.5 hour power cut in the country in two blocks for Tuesday (29). Accordingly, areas PQRSTUVW will have 7 hour and 15 minute power cuts in two phases – 5 hour power cut from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm and 2 hours and 15 minutes from 6.30 pm to 11.00 pm. Areas ABCDEFGHIJKL will have 7.5 hour power cuts in two phases – 5 hours from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm and 2 hours and 30 minutes from 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm. To download the schedule :- https://economynext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/29-03-2022-Power-Interruption-Schedule-full.pdf Though the government has said the duration of the power cuts will be reduced gradually, the power cut has been extended mainly due to lack of fuel amid severe shortage of US dollars. The lack of fuel also has resulted in large queues for diesel and petrol despite record price hikes. (Colombo/ March 28/2022) Power Interruption Schedule – 29-03-2022     ...