Udarata Natum

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Udarata Natum is a traditional Sri Lankan dance form originating from the Kandyan region, known for its elaborate costumes, rhythmic drumming, and highly stylized, acrobatic movements.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf intangible cultural heritage
traditional dance form
alsoKnownAs Kandyan dance
associatedWithEthnicGroup Sinhalese
costumeElement Ves costume
ankle bells
beaded ornaments
headdress
countryOfOrigin Sri Lanka
culturalContext Kandyan Kingdom
hasSubstyle Naiyandi dance
Pantheru dance
Udekki dance
Vannam repertoire
Ves dance
influenced contemporary Sri Lankan stage dance
languageOfSongs Sinhala
movementStyle bent-knee postures
synchronized group formations
vigorous torso movements
notableFeature acrobatic movements
complex footwork
dynamic leaps and spins
elaborate costumes
expressive hand gestures
highly stylized movements
rhythmic drumming
partOf Sri Lankan classical dance
performanceType court dance
folk dance
ritual dance
performedAt Kandy Esala Perahera
linked to: Esala Perahera

Perahera processions
temple rituals
performedOnOccasion cultural festivals
religious festivals
royal ceremonies
regionOfOrigin Kandyan region
religiousAssociation Buddhism
requires flexibility
intensive physical training
rhythmic precision
stamina
trainingStartsAt childhood
transmissionMethod guru–shishya tradition
usesInstrument Cymbals
Daula
Geta Bera
Thammattama

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Kandyan dance alsoKnownAs Udarata Natum