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This is a traditional agricultural and dietary guideline followed in Telugu culture during the Sankranti festival. It suggests that one should stop eating snake gourd after the Bhogi festival and bitter gourd after the Kanuma festival, as the seasonal changes make these vegetables less suitable for health or signifies the end of their peak harvest season.

This is a popular Telugu saying related to the third day of the Sankranti festival, called 'Kanuma'. It signifies that on this day, people should stay at home, rest, and avoid traveling. It emphasizes the cultural tradition where even animals (like the crow) are expected to remain still or within their territory, suggesting that no one should undertake long journeys or move away from their family and roots on this specific festive day.

Kanuma is the third day of the Sankranti festival, traditionally dedicated to staying home with family and cattle. This proverb emphasizes the importance of resting and remaining at home on this specific day; it implies that if even a restless bird like a crow stays put, humans certainly should not undertake any journeys.

This proverb describes a situation where someone enjoys something superior or valuable for themselves while offering something inferior or cheaper to others. It is used to point out hypocrisy, selfishness, or a disparity in treatment where the person in power keeps the best resources and gives away the lesser ones.

This is a popular Telugu proverb used to highlight a specific cultural superstition. It suggests that Wednesday is such an auspicious or significant day for staying put or finishing tasks that even a powerful creature like a tiger wouldn't begin a new journey or venture out on this day. It is often used humorously or to justify avoiding travel on Wednesdays.

This proverb refers to the third day of the Sankranti festival, called Kanumu. It highlights the tradition and belief that taking a ritual bath on this day is so essential that even a crow (known for its quick baths) dives deep into water. It is used to emphasize the importance of cleanliness or completing a task thoroughly on a specific auspicious day.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb related to the Sankranti festival. It suggests that on the day of Kanumu, one should eat bitter gourd (kakarakaya) for health reasons or as a ritual, while Bhogi is the day to feast and fill one's stomach with delicious food. It emphasizes the specific culinary customs associated with each day of the three-day harvest festival.

This proverb highlights that external decorations or makeup can temporarily mask inherent flaws or ugliness. It is often used to comment on how cosmetics or outward appearances can be deceptive, or to emphasize that presentation can make even a poor object or situation look attractive.

This is a popular Telugu saying rooted in traditional beliefs and astrology. It suggests that Wednesday is considered an extremely auspicious or 'fixed' day, implying that if even a powerful animal like a tiger hesitates to begin a journey or task on this day, humans should be equally cautious or follow specific travel rules. It is often used to emphasize the cultural significance of timing and omens before starting something new.

This proverb is used to describe someone who has become so blinded by their wealth or status that they fail to see or acknowledge even the smallest or most obvious things. It suggests that extreme prosperity can sometimes lead to arrogance or a lack of perception regarding simple realities.