'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa', the traditional document that lists the 'nekath' (auspicious times) for the customs to be followed during the Sinhala and Hindu New Year was handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday (10) at Carlton House in Tangalle.

The traditional document was handed over to the President by the Minister of Culture and the Arts T. B. Ekanayake at an event organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Arts.

Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and the Arts Wasantha Ekanayake and Ministry officials were present.