దండుగలో పండుగ

This is a bold, satirical proverb used to describe a person who neglects their duties or legitimate relationships (like a husband) in favor of forbidden or exciting external attractions (like a lover). It is used to mock people who find no value in the things they already possess but are overjoyed by things that are fleeting or improper.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is so problematic, fragile, or ill-fated that any involvement results in unnecessary waste of time, money, and effort. It warns against engaging with something that brings only liability.

On festival eve, the earthen floors are given a dung wash. But there must be several other tasks to be performed for the festival. The practice is still extant in villages. The use of dung is part of rural economy as well as a hygienic practice, fast fading out.

This expression is used to convey that the real celebration or reward occurs only when efforts yield fruit. It emphasizes that success and prosperity are the true causes for celebration, rather than just the arrival of a calendar date.

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 is used when a mistake or a blunder occurs, and everyone involved (or the community) has to share the burden of the resulting penalty or loss. It highlights collective responsibility or the shared consequences of an individual's error.

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 is used to describe a situation where an unexpected or unnecessary additional expense occurs at a time when one is already spending heavily, typically during a celebration or crisis. It signifies the burden of 'wasteful' costs added to already high costs.

Just as a field cleared of weeds looks beautiful and healthy to a farmer, any task or project that has been refined and cleared of unnecessary elements becomes a delight to behold. It is used to emphasize that hard work in removing obstacles or imperfections leads to a beautiful and rewarding result.

This expression is used to describe people who are willing to spend money on useless things, penalties, or unnecessary losses but hesitate or refuse to spend money on something auspicious, joyful, or beneficial. It highlights poor priorities and the irony of people's spending habits.