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This is a traditional Telugu riddle or a rhythmic expression used to describe something that seems familiar or close but is actually distinct. It is often used to refer to a mirror or a reflection, where the image looks like someone you know (a neighbor) or is contained in a vessel, but isn't actually that person or object.

This expression is used to describe a sudden and significant loss of wealth, prosperity, or grace from a household or a person. Just as the departure of the Goddess of Wealth implies the onset of poverty or misfortune, it signifies a complete reversal of fortune where a once-flourishing situation turns bleak.

This expression is used to describe a person who is stingy, harsh, or negligent toward their own family and household, while being overly generous, helpful, or displaying a false sense of grandeur to outsiders and neighbors.

This is a traditional Telugu saying which suggests that a woman who is the sixth child in her birth family brings immense prosperity, luck, and wealth to her husband's family after marriage. It is used to highlight the auspiciousness of such a bride.

This expression is used to describe an action that is done at the completely wrong time or season, leading to inevitable failure. In traditional agriculture, horse gram must be sown during specific lunar mansions (nakshatras); sowing them during Moola or Jyeshtha is considered futile as they will not yield a harvest.

This is a traditional agricultural saying based on the 'Kartis' (seasonal stars). It implies that heavy rains during the Moola Karti can cause flooding or 'drown' the crops, while rains during Jyeshtha Karti can ruin or spoil the harvest quality. It is used to describe the impact of seasonal rainfall on farming.

This proverb describes a person who is helpful, generous, and pleasant to outsiders or neighbors, but is difficult, lazy, or brings misery to their own family members. It is used to criticize those who prioritize their external reputation while neglecting their responsibilities at home.

This is a traditional agricultural and weather-related proverb. It refers to the 'Moola' and 'Jyeshta' Kartis (solar mansions). It implies that heavy rains during the Moola Karti can cause flooding or damage crops (sinking them), while the subsequent Jyeshta Karti brings weather conditions that help the crops recover or 'float'. It is used to describe the cyclical nature of challenges and recovery in farming.

This expression is used to describe a person who is stingy, lazy, or ill-mannered with their own family members but acts extremely generous, helpful, and virtuous when dealing with outsiders or neighbors to maintain a good reputation.

This phrase is typically used by street vendors, beggars, or traditional performers to praise potential donors or customers on specific days of the week. It suggests that since the day is auspicious (Monday or Tuesday), the person giving charity or making a purchase will be blessed with prosperity and wealth. It is a form of rhythmic flattery used to encourage generosity.