கரடையான் நோன்பு
Karadaiyan Nombu
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Karadaiyan Nombu is a unique Tamil festival observed by married women for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. Celebrated during the transition of Maasi to Panguni month.
Significance
Commemorates Savitri who brought back her husband from Yama (god of death) through her devotion. Married women tie a yellow sacred thread (saradu) and pray for their husband's wellbeing.
Rituals & traditions
Nombu Tying· நோன்பு கட்டுதல்
Exact transition time
Tying yellow sacred thread around neck
Karadai Sweet· கரடை
Before nombu
Preparing special sweet made of rice flour
Puja· பூஜை
At nombu time
Prayers for husband's long life
How to celebrate
Prepare karadai (sweet) and adai (savory) with rice flour. Perform puja at exact transition time (usually evening). Tie nombu saradu. Married women receive gifts from husbands.
When it happens
Last day of Maasi/First day of Panguni (March 14)
Tags
- #karadaiyan
- #nombu
- #married-women
- #husband
- #savitri
- #panguni