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