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: The Hanuma Wannama Specifically depicts the antics of the Monkey God Hanuman from the Ramayana epic. It draws inspiration from ancient South Indian masquerades where mendicants performed in Hanuman masks to entertain households. Performance Style of Hanuma Wannama

: They were popularized during the 18th century under King Sri Weeraparakrama Narendrasinghe. An old sage named Ganithalankara , with the aid of a Buddhist monk from the Malwatte Chapter, is credited with composing the verses for the 18 principal Vannamas . : The Hanuma Wannama Specifically depicts the antics

The Vannamas —derived from the Sanskrit word Varnana , meaning "descriptive praise"—originated as poetic recitations. : The Hanuma Wannama Specifically depicts the antics

This dance is renowned for its and mimetic storytelling. : The Hanuma Wannama Specifically depicts the antics