We moved to the new house on September 9th. The astrologer priest of the village temple said it was an auspicious day. The next auspicious day was in three weeks time. Everyone thought it is best to take the early date. Our crew of masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and finishers worked day and night to complete the upper level and did a great and timely job. We also got the approval from the local authority just a day earlier.
The astrologer gave times to leave the old house, to enter the new house and to light the first fire. He also told us to enter the new house facing east, but the main door faces west! Lighting the fire was at 11:45 am. It was followed by a treat to all.
In the evening we had three priests from the village temple visit the house and chant ‘Pirith’ to bless the new house, occupants and workers who built the house. This ritual is also to prevent evil eye being cast on the skill of the workers! Families of all the workers attended the event and the proud workers showed the product of their labor to their spouses and children. We provided dinner for all. It was a very happy evening. What a relief!
It is three weeks since we moved in. We are delighted with almost everything with the house. The scenery from the balcony is beautiful. We can see Alagalla mountain, ten kilometers away all the time. On clear days we can see ‘Bible Rock’ about 40 kilometers away! The sunset with the crimson clouds over the mountains is majestic.
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