The Koha-bird also known as Cuckoo-bird is known for the melodious songs he sings during the Avurudu time. Long ago in a village far-away there once was a Koha-bird with a very lovely voice. Those ...

"Aiyo Panchie, don't you know even that..? It is a koha – the cuckoo bird which sings to welcome Avurudu. Can't you remember a pair of them visiting our garden too..?" "Hmm is it..??" Panchie was ...

The sound of the familiar koha (or the ‘asian koel’), chanting the rhythmic tune, which millions of Sri Lankans wake up to, is a sign that ‘Avurudu’ (New Year) is near. ..

As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns, Amaya Resorts and Spas embraces the spirit of Avurudu in a setting of warmth and tradition. From the 11th to the 16th of April 2025, the stunning resorts—Amaya ...