Kardaiyan Nombu 2024: Date, Time, Rituals and how it is celebrated?Kardaiyan Nombu 2024: In the state of Tamil Nadu, Karadaiyan Nombu, also called “Savitri Nombu Vratham,” is a significant day for married women. They pray for the longevity and well-being of their husbands on this particular day. Karadaiyan Nombu is commemorated, when the two Tamil months of Panguni and Massi occurs. This is the beginning of the Tamil month of Panguni and the end of the Tamil month of Massi.Kardaiyan Nomu is being celebrated on March 14, 2024. Kardaiyan Nombu 2024: Date and TimeDate – March 14, 2024 Karadaiyan Nombu Vratham – March 14, 2024 – 05:56 AM to 12:46 PMManjal Saradu Muhurtham – March 14, 2024 – 12:46 PMKardaiyan Nombu 2024: SignificanceOn this day, married women observe strict fast for the well being of their husbands. This festival is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka. People celebrate this day with great grandeur. A particular naivedya (holy food) is referred to as “Karadai,” and “nombu” denotes “upvasam or vratam.” Karadaiyan Nombu is observed as a way to remember the tale of “Satyvan-Savitri.” As per the Scriptures, Savitri was a princess who dedicated her life to her husband. Married women celebrate Karadaiyan Nombu in order to wish their husbands wealth and a long life and unmarried women celebrate this day in order to get the desired husband. Kardaiyan Nombu 2024: Rituals 1. Women wake up early in the morning and observe strict fast on this day. 2. A unique naivedya called “Karadai Nombu Adai” is made on Karadaiyan Nombu. 3. According to mythological tales, Savitri cooked this unique dish and gave it, along with some unsalted butter, to Lord Yama, the Hindu God of Death to show the gratitude for saving her husband Satyvan’s life.4. Women worship Goddess Gauri and give her offerings of Karadaiyan Nombu Naivedyam.5. Chant various Vedic Mantras. 6. Women wear “Karadai Nombu Saradu,” or yellow-colored thread, around one’s neck is a major tradition on Karadaiyan Nombu. This yellow thread is also attached to a tiny flower. This thread is tied for the husbands’ welfare.7. Women also apply kolam and decorate their homes.
