: The primary instrument is the Dawula (a barrel drum played with one stick and one hand), which is slightly larger than the Kandyan version.
: Dancers rarely raise their hands above their heads; instead, arms are often extended backward at an angle to the body. : The primary instrument is the Dawula (a
: 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 Thanama (rhythm syllables)
: It is inspired by the Kowula (Cuckoo bird). The lyrics often describe the bird's sweet song that delights the ears, its habit of living in dense forest shadows, and its unique behavior of laying eggs in the nests of other birds (crows). Kalasama (rhythmic conclusion)
