Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The cost of preparing a traditional kevili table for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has risen by 7 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, Verite Research says.

The research has been conducted based on data collected from open markets in Colombo and statistics obtained from the Department of Census and Statistics.

According to Verite Research an average Avurudu 'Kevili' table remains more than twice as expensive as in 2019.

A kevili table, a customary feature during New Year celebrations in Sri Lanka, includes an assortment of traditional sweetmeats symbolising prosperity and happiness.

Prices increased for five out of the eight key items in 2025. Notably, the cost of milk rice rose by 57 percent and koki...