sri lanka kandiyan dance

The history of Sri Lankan dance is deeply rooted in the island's cultural and spiritual traditions, evolving over centuries into a rich, vibrant art form. Sri Lankan dance reflects the country's heritage, spirituality, and local folklore, blending indigenous, Hindu, and Buddhist influences. Here's an overview of its proud history: 1. Origins and Mythological Connections Mythological Beginnings: Sri Lankan dance traces its roots to myths and legends. The most famous origin story is tied to the Kohomba Kankariya, a ritual believed to have been introduced by a deity to heal a king from an illness. This ritual gave rise to traditional Kandyan dance. Indigenous Influence: The Veddas, Sri Lanka's indigenous people, practiced ritualistic dances to invoke blessings and ward off evil spirits. 2. Religious and Spiritual Foundations Buddhist Influence: Sri Lankan dance is closely tied to Buddhist traditions. Many dances were performed in temples during festivals, blending spiritua...

  Ves Dance [ edit ] According to the legend the origin of the dance lies in a dance ritual known as the  Kohomba kankariya  (named for the deity Kohomba), which is also known as  Kohomba yak kankariya  or  kankariya . Traditional dance masters believe that originally the king of a place referred to as "Malaya Rata", and his two brothers performed the first  Kohomba kankariya . Some believe that this "Malaya Rata" was located in India. According to legend, King Malaya came to the island as a result of a trick of the god  Śakra  in order to cure the king,  Panduwasdev , who was suffering from a mysterious illness. The king was said to be suffering from a recurring dream in which a leopard was directing its tongue towards the king, believed to be as black magic of  Kuveni , the first wife of  King Vijaya . After the performance of the  Kohomba kankariya  the illness vanished, and many natives adopted the dance. It was o...