Sinhalese origins are from West Bengal. The genetic evidence also proves this. So cultural similarities among West Bengslis, Orissans, Sinhalese and non-Muslim Bangladeshis will definitely be there.
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@BogalaSawundiris all Bangaldeshis that I know are Muslims. Even though they believe in Islam, they celebrate the cultural events in Bengal. This has nothing to do with early migrations from the Bengal area because not just East Indians, but many other Inidans are also celebrating their new year on 14th April (Southern, Delhi, Western and Eastern). So I think it is more an Indian tradition which is not limited to Eastern area.
Prof Nalin de Silva is of opinion that a symbol for 0 was first introduced to the world by Sinhala Buddhists around 2-4 centuries and Sigiri wall writings illustrate this. Could you please elaborate on this
Very interesting and informative, but unfortunately you @10.50 it was anti-climax. I've watched each and evey episode, please don't bring politicians in to this great programme.