epa02118049 The chief monk of a Sri Lankan temple anoints the head of a Sri Lankan soldier with the herboil concoction at the auspicious moment for the SinhalaTamil New Year at a temple in the suburbs of Colombo 15 April 2010. Anointing the head with a mixture of oilherbal extract before a bath after the dawn of the New Year is another traditional custom. The ingredients vary as per astrological timesthe anointing is done while the person stands on a specific foliage. While most throng temples for the occasions while others perform this at home with the elder of the household doing the honours. EPA/M.A.PUSHPA KUMARA
15.04.2010 16:02:47
Srı Lanka New Year
SRI LANKA NEW YEAREPA02118049 THE CHİEF MONK OF A SRİ LANKAN TEMPLE ANOİNTS THE HEAD OF A SRİ LANKAN SOLDİER WİTH THE HERB AND OİL CONCOCTİON AT THE A
