Is a deity subjected to worship and belief in Sri Lanka. He is one of the twelve deities worshiped in Sri Lanka as “Dolos Deviyo” (twelve gods), who are believed to be intervening in the affairs of the world lings.
A popular dance in all rural .festivals and pageants the pantheru which is a decorative brass rings is manipulated with skill and dexterity by the dancers creating a series of rhythmic patterns.
The characteristic traditional attire of the kandyan dancer dance users rhythmic patterns rising to a vigorous and lively clima The dance were performed to invoke the blessing of kankariya ves dance could be described as the king of kandyan dance