An integrated auspicious time sheet for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be released tomorrow (17), following a consensus reached among leading astrologers and almanac compilers.
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senavi announced that an agreement was reached between Indika Apa Senevirathne, compiler of the Apa Panchanga, Chamath Kothalawala, compiler of the Thirasa Panchanga, and members of the alternative almanac group.
Addressing the media today, he said the integrated auspicious time sheet will be printed and issued to the public as the official state version.
The Department of Cultural Affairs dissolved the State Almanac Committee in 2024, and the government has not reappointed one since.
This year’s auspicious times were prepared by members of the Poya Committee, prompting dissatisfaction among astrologers, who urged the government to immediately establish a state committee.
In response, steps were taken last week to prepare an auspicious timesheet acceptable to all parties.
Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senavi said seventeen eminent astrologers were involved in the process, ensuring broad agreement and credibility for the state sheet to be released tomorrow. (Newswire)