Kolam is a type of Performing Art unique to the Country . There is a popular legend for origin of Kolam dance . There were few groups/ families from several parts of country for Kolam dance and Ambalangoda , Bentara , Matara were key areas . Kolam was very popular during 1800 - 1950 since it fulfill all entertainment requirement of the people while addressing to spiritual aspect too. This wonderful art was give up by most of original inheritors with modernizing of society and also due to lack of sponsorship from responsible parties .