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.)
: These verses are sung to "awaken" the power of the deity and invite him to accept the offerings of flowers, incense, and lamps. Mal Yahan Kavi Kadawara
: The altar is usually decorated with coconut leaves ( Gokkola ), flowers ( Mal ), and betel leaves ( Bulath ). : Kadawara Deviyo is often associated with the
For more in-depth study, you can explore academic perspectives on deity migration from India and their integration into the Wanni Hathpattuwa culture. If you are preparing a paper or a
: 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)
: Ensure the Kadawara Pujawa includes specific items like five types of flowers, oil lamps, and incense.
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