Mal Yahan Kavi Kadawara -

: 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)

වංශ තෙදැති කඩවර දෙවි සැනෙකින් පේනට වඩින්නදෝෂ සියළු දුරු කරලා සෙත් ශාන්තිය ලබා දෙන්න (Oh Kadawara God of noble power, come instantly to give us a sign; remove all afflictions and grant us peace.) Mal Yahan Kavi Kadawara

The following are common verses often included in ritual manuscripts: : Kadawara Deviyo is often associated with the

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.) : The rhythm is typically a 4/4 or

: These verses are sung to "awaken" the power of the deity and invite him to accept the offerings of flowers, incense, and lamps.

: 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.