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: The singing involves an Avagraha (starting the song slightly after the beat), which is a common characteristic in traditional Kandyan singing.

The phrase refers to the specific lyrical content or the closing verses often associated with the singing of this vannama . In the context of Sri Lankan folk and classical music, these lyrics often emphasize the completion or the "ending" ( nima ) of the rhythmic cycles or stories being told. OLCreate: PUB_3599_1.0: 11 Savula Vannama | The Rooster : The singing involves an Avagraha (starting the

: Most Kandyan vannam are believed to have been composed during the reign of King Sri Weera Parakrama Narendra Singha. They were likely written by a scholar named Ganithalankara , with the assistance of a monk from the Malwathu Viharaya, to be performed in the royal court ( Kavikara Maduwa ). Structure and Composition OLCreate: PUB_3599_1

: This particular vannama is known for its difficult-to-follow meter , which mimics the sharp, sudden movements of a rooster. : Today, it is a key part of

: Today, it is a key part of the national curriculum for dance and music students in Sri Lanka, often featured in Grade 13 and O/L practical exams. "Asala Wana Nima"

The (also known as the Saula Vannama or "Recital of the Fowl") is the 10th of the 18 traditional Kandyan vannam in Sri Lankan dance. It is a rhythmic and melodic piece that portrays the movements and characteristics of a rooster ( savula ). Historical and Mythological Origins

: The vannama is rooted in the legendary war between the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons). It is said that when Lord Skanda (Murugan) entered the battlefield and cut an Asura in half, a rooster ( Kukkuda ) emerged from one of the halves.