А¶ља·ња·ђа·”а¶ѕа·џ А·ђа¶±а·ља¶±а¶ё — - Koula Wannama (සබරගමු А¶±а¶»а·ља¶­а¶± А·ѓа¶ёа·ља¶ґа·љвђќа¶»а¶їа·џа¶є)

: This style originated in the Ratnapura district and is deeply tied to the rituals of the Saman Devalaya and the Pahan Maduwa (ritual of lights). Sabaragamu Dance Tradition in Sri Lanka - of Repository

: Like other Sabaragamuwa vannams, it follows a specific sequence of Beraya (drum beat), Thanama (rhythm syllables), Kaviya (verse), Kalasama (rhythmic conclusion), and Adavwa (dance movements). Distinctive Sabaragamuwa Style : This style originated in the Ratnapura district

The Sabaragamuwa tradition is unique and differs significantly from the more internationally recognized Kandyan (Up Country) style: : Dancers rarely raise their hands above their

: The vannam serves as an allegory for human nature, contrasting the "sweet appearance" of some individuals with a "wicked nature" ( durjana gathiya ). Thanama (rhythm syllables)

: Dancers rarely raise their hands above their heads; instead, arms are often extended backward at an angle to the body.