පුටුව සරසලයි මම සැල කරන්නේමල් යහනට වැඩිහිටි පින් පුරන්නේකඩවර දෙවිඳුනේ අද මෙහි වඩින්නේදුක් කරදර සියලුම දුරු කරන්නෙ (I decorate the seat and make this request; the elders fill with merit at the flower altar; Oh Lord Kadawara, please arrive here today; and remove all our sorrows and troubles.)
: Kadawara Deviyo is often associated with the protection of water sources (tanks/reservoirs), forests, and the underworld ( Sohon Kadawara ). He is frequently mentioned alongside other regional deities like Ayyanayake and Kambili . Selected Mal Yahan Kavi (Sinhala) Mal Yahan Kavi Kadawara
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The (Flower Altar Verses) for Kadawara Deviyo are traditional ritual chants used in Sri Lankan folk religion to invite, praise, and seek blessings from the Kadawara deity. These verses are typically recited during "Pujas" (offerings) or "Shanthikarma" (healing rituals) to sanctify the altar and prepare it for the deity's arrival. For more in-depth study
: The rhythm is typically a 4/4 or 6/8 beat, often accompanied by the Yak Beraya (Low Country Drum) in Southern traditions.
Below is a structured overview and a selection of verses commonly used for a Mal Yahan ceremony dedicated to Kadawara Deviyo.
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