The Southern Naval Command held its Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bakmaha Ulela) in grand style at SLNS Nipuna on 18 Apr 25. The Commander Southern Naval Area attended as the Chief Guest, adding prestige to the event.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bak Maha Ulela) of the Northern Naval Command was celebrated with great enthusiasm at SLNS Uttara on 18 Apr 25. The Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval presided over the event as the Chief Guest.

A lively Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration (Bak Maha Ulela) was organized by the Eastern Naval Command at SLN Dockyard on 17 Apr 25, with the Commander Eastern Naval Area gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival (Bak Maha Ulela) of the Northwestern Naval Command was held on a colourful note at SLNS Barana on 16 Apr 25. The event was graced by the Commander Northwestern Naval Area, as the Chief Guest.