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This is a seasonal saying that highlights the arrival of specific agricultural produce during certain festivals. It signifies that by the time of Maha Shivaratri (late winter), cashew fruits are ripe and available, and by Ugadi (Telugu New Year/spring), it is the perfect time for making and consuming fresh mango pickles as the raw mangoes are ready.

This proverb is used to describe someone who spends more money or effort on the tools and accessories of a task than on the actual work or learning itself. It highlights a disproportionate focus on appearances or materials rather than the core objective.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there was a huge buildup, grand promise, or loud threat, but the actual result or action was disappointingly small. It is similar to the English idiom 'All bark and no bite' or 'Much ado about nothing.'

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the auspiciousness of the Punarvasu Karthi (solar mansion). It suggests that the environmental conditions during this specific period are so fertile and favorable for crops that even a tiny amount of seeds sown will result in an abundant, massive harvest. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing in farming.

This expression highlights how things from diverse or distant origins can come together to create something beautiful or useful. It is often used to describe a perfect match or a successful collaboration between people from different backgrounds.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a side-dish or a secondary accompaniment overshadows the main meal. Metaphorically, it refers to instances where accessories or trivial additions are given more importance or are more impressive than the main subject or person.

This proverb is used to describe things that appear abundant or significant when forcefully gathered or managed, but turn out to be insignificant, empty, or nonexistent when they occur naturally or fail. It is often used to refer to hair (which looks like a lot when held together but is nothing when shed) or to describe situations where the perceived value vanishes upon closer inspection or over time.

This expression is used to describe something that is bland, incomplete, or lacking its essential flavor or excitement. Just as salt is vital for dal and pickle is the necessary accompaniment for fermented curd rice (saddi), a situation or a person's talk without substance is considered dull and unappealing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a secondary or trivial thing is given more importance, or seems more impressive, than the primary or essential thing. It's often applied when an accessory or an accompaniment overshadows the main subject.

This expression is used to remind someone that raw materials or basic ingredients are not the same as the final finished product. It highlights that potential or basic utility requires effort and processing to become something more valuable or enjoyable.