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Sri Lanka

Seasonal, lunar, and civic festivals shape the year in Sri Lanka.

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Rows of lamps glowing during Diwali at night

Seasonal

Diwali

India & global diaspora · Oct–Nov (lunar)

A festival of lights marked by lamps, prayer, family gatherings, food, and regional traditions.

Tamil family gathered around a decorated Pongal cooking pot

Seasonal

Kaanum Pongal

Tamil Nadu & Tamil communities worldwide · January (Tamil month of Thai)

The closing day of Pongal, centered on family visits, outings, kinship and shared food.

Pongal celebration with decorated pots, kolam and people gathered in a Tamil community

Seasonal

Pongal

Tamil Nadu & Tamil diaspora · Mid-January (solar)

A Tamil harvest festival of thanksgiving, family gatherings, new rice, kolam and honoring the Sun.