: 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).
The Sabaragamuwa tradition is unique and differs significantly from the more internationally recognized Kandyan (Up Country) style: : It is inspired by the Kowula (Cuckoo bird)
: 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)
: Dancers rarely raise their hands above their heads; instead, arms are often extended backward at an angle to the body. Kalasama (rhythmic conclusion)