ఎండా వానా కలిసి వస్తే కుక్కలకూ నక్కలకూ పెళ్లి.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every dog has its day.' It is used to suggest that everyone, no matter how insignificant or unfortunate they may seem, will eventually have a period of success, luck, or opportunity in their life.

This is a popular folk saying used when it rains while the sun is still shining. It describes a rare or paradoxical natural phenomenon. While scientifically known as a 'sunshower', in Telugu culture, it is traditionally associated with the mythical wedding of foxes and dogs.

This proverb is used to describe a chaotic or absurd situation where unqualified or irrelevant people are involved in a task that makes no sense to begin with. It highlights the ridiculousness of a situation where everything is disorganized and the participants are mismatched.

This proverb describes a situation where someone's hard-earned wealth or resources are not enjoyed by them or their heirs, but instead are wasted or consumed by unworthy, greedy, or unrelated outsiders. It is used to highlight the irony of accumulating great fortune only for it to be squandered by others.

This proverb describes the arrogance or sense of power one feels when they have the support of a very influential person. It suggests that if a powerful person (the Sun) is on your side, you tend to treat everyone else (the stars) as subordinates or insignificants (dogs).

This proverb highlights the vital importance of the first rains of the season for agriculture. Just as a mother nurtures and gives life to her children, the early monsoon rains provide the necessary moisture and life-force for seeds to germinate and young plants to grow. It is used to describe something that acts as a primary source of life, growth, or a successful beginning.

This expression is used to mock people who argue over trivial matters or status when their actual behavior or situation doesn't warrant such importance. It suggests that certain disputes or social distinctions are unnecessary and ridiculous in specific contexts, much like dogs fighting over hierarchy is pointless to human eyes.

This is a popular folk saying used to describe the weather phenomenon known as a 'sunshower' (simultaneous rain and sunshine). In Telugu culture, it is traditionally joked that such unusual weather marks the celebration of a wedding among foxes.

This expression is used to describe a situation where laws, rules, or authority figures have no influence or control over lawless, unruly, or uncultured people. Just as a forest fox does not recognize the authority of a city police officer (Kotwal), some people simply ignore social order or discipline.

What does the moon care if the dogs bark at her? (German.)*

This proverb refers to the Indian astrological lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It suggests that the Makha Nakshatra period is known for heavy rainfall, while the Chitta Nakshatra period is associated with the breeding season or increased activity of dogs. It is used to describe the characteristic traits or expected behaviors of specific seasonal periods.