The phrase refers to the specific lyrical content or the closing verses often associated with the singing of this vannama . In the context of Sri Lankan folk and classical music, these lyrics often emphasize the completion or the "ending" ( nima ) of the rhythmic cycles or stories being told. OLCreate: PUB_3599_1.0: 11 Savula Vannama | The Rooster
The (also known as the Saula Vannama or "Recital of the Fowl") is the 10th of the 18 traditional Kandyan vannam in Sri Lankan dance. It is a rhythmic and melodic piece that portrays the movements and characteristics of a rooster ( savula ). Historical and Mythological Origins The phrase refers to the specific lyrical content
: Today, it is a key part of the national curriculum for dance and music students in Sri Lanka, often featured in Grade 13 and O/L practical exams. "Asala Wana Nima" It is a rhythmic and melodic piece that
: A melodic introduction used to establish the sound scale. Kaviya : The poetic verses (lyrics) describing the subject. Kasthirama : A rhythmic conclusion of a section. Seeru Maruwa : A transitional movement. Adauwa : A final, high-energy dance sequence. Musical and Performance Characteristics Kaviya : The poetic verses (lyrics) describing the subject
: Most Kandyan vannam are believed to have been composed during the reign of King Sri Weera Parakrama Narendra Singha. They were likely written by a scholar named Ganithalankara , with the assistance of a monk from the Malwathu Viharaya, to be performed in the royal court ( Kavikara Maduwa ). Structure and Composition
: This particular vannama is known for its difficult-to-follow meter , which mimics the sharp, sudden movements of a rooster.