The Sabaragamuwa dance style by its geographical location has taken from
both Low-Country and Kandyan dance styles. Sabaragamu has based on ritual
of the lights (Pung Madu). The more popular drum was the Yukk Bera
originally but today the use of Dowla and Thammettama, gives the
Sabaragamuwa a quaint peculiarity all its own. Even the raiments of the
dancers and drummers are strictly unique, though you see the elaborate
Kandyan and the colourful Low-Country influence in them.

Some forms of Sabaragamu dances are ‘Sindu mathra’, ‘Gaman mathra’,
‘Yakpada mathra’ and ‘Patu-thala mathra’.