మూలవిరాట్టు ముష్టి ఎత్తుకుంటుంటే ఉత్సవ విగ్రహాలకు దద్ధోజనం కావాలన్నాడట

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the maintenance or overhead costs significantly exceed the actual value or size of the core object. It suggests that even for a small task or entity, the requirements or expenses involved can be disproportionately large.

In a literal sense, it refers to the planet Saturn. Figuratively, it is used to describe a person who brings bad luck, constant trouble, or unwanted persistence. It is often used as a slang term for someone who is annoying or whose presence seems to cause obstacles and misery in one's life.

This expression is used to highlight that when the core person or primary cause is neglected, performing elaborate rituals or paying attention to secondary or minor entities is meaningless. It signifies that honor should first go to the most important person in a situation rather than those who represent them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the primary or most important people are suffering from lack of basic necessities, while those who are secondary or dependent on them are enjoying luxuries. It highlights an irony in the distribution of resources or attention, where the foundation is neglected in favor of the outward display.

Mūlavigrahās are the large idols made of stone which always remain in the temple; the Utsavigrahās are, as the name denotes, the smaller images that are carried in procession. Forwardness. Impertinent demands.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the primary or most important people are suffering from lack of basic needs, while subordinates or secondary entities are enjoying luxuries. It highlights irony in the distribution of resources or attention, where the foundation is neglected in favor of the superficial.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the main authority or the person responsible for everyone's welfare is struggling for basic survival, yet their subordinates or dependents are demanding luxuries and celebrations. It highlights the irony of people being oblivious to a crisis and making unreasonable demands.

This proverb describes a person who engages in redundant, unproductive, or repetitive work that yields no actual progress. It is used to mock someone who keeps themselves busy with meaningless tasks or creates their own problems just to solve them, essentially wasting time and energy without any real result.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives a completely irrelevant or disconnected answer to a question, often due to a lack of attention, hearing impairment, or a deliberate attempt to avoid the topic. It signifies a total lack of communication or synchronization between two people.

This proverb is used to describe someone who looks physically strong, healthy, or imposing but is actually incompetent, lazy, or useless when it comes to performing work. It implies that despite their grand appearance (like a large idol), they are a 'waste of food' (the offering) because they don't contribute anything productive.

This expression refers to decisions made or actions taken in anger that one eventually regrets. It is used when someone impulsively commits to something difficult or harmful to themselves while being emotional, only to realize the burden of that commitment later when they have calmed down.