Katina Pinkama (Katina Ceremony) traditionally begins after the end of the three-month rainy season retreat (Vassana), which is observed by Buddhist monks.

Hisa Thel Gāme Maṅgalyaya is a sacred traditional ceremony in which blessed herbal oil is applied to the head to invoke good health, prosperity, and protection. This ritual symbolizes purification, renewal, and the seeking of blessings for a successful future.