: The altar is usually decorated with coconut leaves ( Gokkola ), flowers ( Mal ), and betel leaves ( Bulath ).
Below is a structured overview and a selection of verses commonly used for a Mal Yahan ceremony dedicated to Kadawara Deviyo. Mal Yahan Kavi Kadawara
: These verses are sung to "awaken" the power of the deity and invite him to accept the offerings of flowers, incense, and lamps. : The altar is usually decorated with coconut
: 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) : Kadawara Deviyo is often associated with the
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.)
සුවඳ දුම් පූජාව පිළිගන්නාමල් මාලා දෝතින් දරමින්නාකඩවර තෙදැති සාමිනේ මෙහි එන්නාඅණසක පතුරා අප රැක දෙන්නා (Accept this offering of fragrant incense; holding flower garlands in both hands; Powerful Lord Kadawara, please come here; spread your command and protect us.)