The Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Aluth Avurudu / Puthandu) is a time of renewal, family gatherings, and sharing warm wishes. This interactive card generator lets you create a culturally rich, personalized greeting card featuring traditional motifs like the radiant Surya (sun) symbol — perfect for sending to loved ones near and far. No design experience required.
✨ Who Is This For?
Sri Lankan & Tamil Families Worldwide – Share the festive spirit across borders with a custom digital card.
Community Groups & Temples – Create beautiful Avurudu wishes for newsletters or social media.
Anyone Celebrating – Turn a family photo into a traditional keepsake greeting.
Last-Minute Senders – Generate a meaningful card in under a minute.
🚀 How to Create Your Avurudu Card (Step‑by‑Step)
1Write your greeting in the text field. You can use English, Sinhala, or Tamil — the live preview updates instantly as you type. Try the Random Greeting button for festive inspiration.
2Upload a photo of yourself, your family, or the person you're celebrating with. The image is automatically centered and cropped into a circular frame that blends with the traditional sun motif.
3Choose a festive theme from the four traditional color palettes: Suryan Gold (bright and auspicious), Erabadu Red (vibrant and bold), Royal Teal (calm and elegant), or Traditional Terracotta (earthy and warm).
4Preview your card in real time. The canvas shows exactly what your final card will look like — including the decorative borders, corner motifs, and sun symbol that honor Avurudu traditions.
5Click "Download Greeting Card" to save your 600×600 PNG image. Share it on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, or print it for a physical greeting!
❓ Troubleshooting & FAQ
🔹 My photo isn't appearing after I select it. What's wrong?
The tool accepts standard image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP). If your file is very large (over 10MB), the browser may take a few seconds to process it. Try selecting a smaller file, or wait a moment — the preview updates automatically once the image loads.
🔹 How do I change the photo after I've uploaded one?
Simply click the "Upload Your Photo" button again and choose a new image. The old photo is replaced instantly, and the card redraws with your new picture seamlessly.
🔹 Can I type my greeting in Sinhala or Tamil?
Yes! The canvas supports Unicode text, so you can type directly in Sinhala (සිංහල) or Tamil (தமிழ்) using your device's keyboard. The text will render beautifully on the card. Make sure your device has the appropriate language input installed.
🔹 My greeting text is cut off at the bottom. How can I fix it?
The card automatically wraps long messages onto multiple lines, but extremely long text (roughly more than 80 characters) may extend beyond the card's design area. Keep your Avurudu wish concise — a short, heartfelt message works best for the visual layout.
🔹 Does this work on mobile phones?
Absolutely! The card generator is fully responsive. On smartphones, the theme buttons stack in two columns, and the canvas scales to fit your screen. You can upload photos directly from your phone's gallery — perfect for creating and sharing Avurudu wishes on the go.
🔹 The downloaded image looks slightly blurry. Why?
The canvas resolution is fixed at 600×600 pixels. If your original photo is low resolution or very small, it may appear soft when scaled up inside the circular frame. Use a clear, well‑lit photo (at least 600×600 pixels) for the sharpest result.
🔹 Is my photo uploaded to any server?
No. Everything happens entirely inside your browser. Your photo is never sent to any server or stored anywhere — it stays completely private on your device.
🔹 What do the traditional motifs on the card represent?
The central sun (Surya) motif and radiating rays symbolize prosperity, new beginnings, and the transition of the sun from Meena Rashiya to Mesha Rashiya — the astrological moment that marks the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The decorative corner dots echo traditional Raksha and floral patterns found in Sri Lankan art.
Found a bug or have a feature request? Let us know! Please keep comments relevant, constructive, and respectful. Spam, self-promotion, or abusive language will be removed. Help us make these tools better for everyone!
Found a bug or have a feature request? Let us know! Please keep comments relevant, constructive, and respectful. Spam, self-promotion, or abusive language will be removed. Help us make these tools better for everyone!
Found a bug or have a feature request? Let us know!
Please keep comments relevant, constructive, and respectful. Spam, self-promotion, or abusive language will be removed. Help us make these tools better for everyone!