Traditional  Dances of Sri Lanka

Dance was then initiated in Sri Lanka during the 4th century B.C for the purpose of expelling natural disasters, sickness and greet people and land. At the end of Polonnaruwa period (15th century A.D.), chola influence came into Sri Lanka and was adopted in Sri Lanka folk dancing.

Kandyan Dancing.

Developed from the period of Kandyan kings. The dance imitates movements of animals as there are dancing of elephant and peacock, The costumes of Kandyan dancers are colorfull with white, red, yellow and black mixed. The male dancers with their bare chests decorated with exquisitely silver regalia and spectacular headgear; silver bangles are also worn on the arms and ankles. The performance is companied with hectic rhythms of drums called “gata beraya”. There are 18 main dances in Kandyan Style.

Sbaragamuwa dances.

The dances are usually performed in Ratnapura, relating to the worshipping of God Saman much revered by local people. There are 32 main dances in Sabaragamuwa Style.

Pahatharata dance.

Dances in low country are highly ritualistic. This form of dance is performed to appease evil spirits which cause sickness. The dancers wear masks depicting many characters varied in forms of bird, demons, reptiles, etc. There are 18 main dances related to pahatharata style known as the Daha Ata Sanniya held to exorcise 18 types of diseases from the human body.

Wanni dance.

Even though not popular a dance form exsit in nothern parts of Sri Lanka by veddha decedents. This form of Dancing involve only few steps and lots of rituals and singing.

                  .....................................

     Traditional costume of Sri Lanka "Udarata Mul Anduma’

‘Mul Anduma’ has an Indian origin, believed to have been introduced to Sri Lanka during Nanayakkar dynasty. This form of dress evolved into the standard regalia of royal officials. It is later continued to worn by Rate Mahattaya, Mohottala, Dissawa, and the Basnayaka Nilame.

The original ‘Mul Anduma’ comprised seven items to be worn around the waist. It has now come down to four.

Emperor Ravana lived nearly 5000 years ago in Sri Lanka. He was a descendant of ‘Surya Wansha’ of ‘Hela Yakka’ tribe (ancient Sinhala tribe). King Ravana was one of the best 

fighters.

As a buddhist, ravana was vegetarian and worshiped Kashyapa Buddha. His kingdom was Lankapura and queen was Mandodari King's children were known as Upendraminika (son) and Sohili (daughter).

           RAWANA had six brothers and two sisters.

                                    Kubera 

 King of North direction and the Guardian of Heavenly Wealth. He was an older stepbrother of Rawana they were born to the same father by different mothers.

                                            Vibishana 

 A great follower of Rama and one of the most important characters in the Ramayana. As a minister and brother of Rawana, he spoke the Truth without fear and advised Rawana to return abducted Seetha and uphold the civilised values of their royalty. Rawana not only rejected this sane advice, but also, banished him from his kingdom and Vibishana, sought protection from Rama, which was granted without hesitation. If not for Vibishana’s help and advice it would have been difficult to win the war and recover Rama and Luxhmana when they were injured in the battle.

      

                                         Kumbhakarna

   

 When offered a boon by Brahma, he was tricked into asking for unending sleep! A horrified Rawana, out of brotherly love, persuaded Brahma to amend the boon. Brahma mitigated the power of the boon by making Kumbhakarna sleep for six months and being awake for rest six months of a year (in some versions, he is awake for one day out of the year). During the war with Rama, Kumbhakarna was awakened from his sleep. He tried to persuade Rawana to follow the civilized values of their royalty and return Sita. But he too failed to mend the ways of Rawana. 

                                                     Khara  

  King of Janasthan. He protected the northern kingdom of Lanka in the mainland and his kingdom bordered the Kosala Kingdom, the kingdom of Rama. He was well-known for his superior skills in warfare. 

                                Dushana   

   Viceroy of Janasthan.

                               Mahi Rawana    

 King of Maya.

                               Kumbhini 

sister of Rawana and the wife of Madhu, King of Mathura and was the mother of Lavanasura. She was renowned for her beauty and later retired to the sea for penance. 

                                Suparnika 

sister of Rawana, it was her nose that was cut by Rama’s brother Luxhmana which led to abduct Seetha. Rawana became furious and arrogant when he saw what had happened to his younger sister.

.Otunna.

this is the thing that king use as a hat.but its more than that.it made by gold and valuable stone in it.its too heavy.

                        

suba aluth awruddak wewa........................

sports.....................

                  New Year

sri lanka is the very beautiful country in world.it has a grate history.