అత్తకు లేక అటికలు నాకుతూ ఉంటే, అల్లుడు వచ్చి దీపావళి పండుగ అన్నాడట.

This proverb highlights the cycle of life and the relentless passage of time. It illustrates that even while death and destruction are occurring in one place (the graveyard), life and growth continue elsewhere. It is used to describe the inevitable continuity of life and the simultaneous nature of ending and beginning.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in extreme poverty or dire straits is asked for help by someone else. It highlights that when the provider themselves lacks basic necessities, they cannot possibly fulfill the needs of others. It is often used sarcastically to ward off unreasonable demands.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is enjoying a temporary position of authority or luxury that does not belong to them. It highlights that their influence or comfort is fleeting and will vanish the moment the real authority figure returns. It is often used to mock someone acting grandly on borrowed time or resources.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asking for a favor or a gift from a person who is already in deep financial distress or lacking basic necessities themselves. It highlights the irony of demanding something from someone who has nothing to give.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in a miserable or impoverished state is approached by someone else for help or a share. It highlights the irony of asking for assistance from someone who is already struggling for their own survival.

This expression describes the dual nature of people who are very happy and eager when receiving money or favors (like the brightness of Diwali) but become extremely reluctant, sad, or delay indefinitely when they have to pay back or give something (symbolized by the burning/destruction of Kamudu). It is used to criticize hypocrisy in financial dealings or stinginess.

This proverb describes the volatility of human life or financial status. 'Ugadi' represents prosperity, feasting, and joy, while 'Kamuni Panduga' (traditionally associated with burning/ash) represents a state of lack or simplicity. It is used to describe people who live lavishly when they have money and live very simply or suffer when they do not, or to emphasize that one's circumstances dictate their lifestyle.

This expression describes the seasonal transition in the Telugu states. It signifies that by the time of the Diwali festival, the winter season is just beginning to set in, and the cold is mild or minimal, metaphorically compared to the small heat or size of a lamp's flicker.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes absurd or nonsensical comparisons, or someone who draws illogical conclusions from a simple fact. It highlights the foolishness of trying to establish unnecessary or impossible relationships between unrelated things.

This proverb describes a person's hypocritical attitude towards money or favors. They are extremely enthusiastic and happy when receiving something (like the bright celebration of Diwali), but they become miserable, reluctant, or delay indefinitely when it is time to give back or pay a debt (referring to the bonfire/mourning aspect of Kamuni Pandaga/Holi).

Kāmadāhana is the mournful commemoration of the burning of Kandarpa or Kāmadeva ( the god of love ) by the fire from Śiva's eye, when he in- terrupted the god in his devotions. Dīpāvali or Dīpāḷi is a joyous festival with nocturnal illuminations in honour of Kārtikeya. The name signifies " a row of lamps."