మూలవిరాట్టుకు పూజలేనప్పుడు - ఉత్సవవిగ్రహాలకు హారతులెందుకు?

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 phrase refers to the traditional period of ritual impurity observed by a family after a child is born. In a broader philosophical context, it is often paired with 'Chachinappudu sutakam' (ritual impurity at death) to signify that life is bookended by ceremonies and certain constraints, or to imply that every beginning has its own set of initial challenges or obligations.

This proverb describes a state of chaos, neglect, or lack of order. Just as a temple loses its sanctity without daily rituals and a village becomes vulnerable or disorganized without a leader, a system or institution without proper governance and maintenance will eventually decline and become useless.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the primary person or the main source of resources is in a dire state of poverty or struggle, yet the subordinates or dependents are making high demands or expecting luxuries. It highlights the irony of demanding extras when the core itself is failing.

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 highlights that certain entities lose their purpose, order, and sanctity without proper leadership or essential rituals. A village without a leader descends into chaos and insecurity, just as a temple without daily prayers loses its spiritual significance and becomes a mere building.

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 expression is used to describe someone who, after gaining wealth or power, forgets their humble beginnings and acts overly generous or boastful to improve their social status. It highlights the contrast between a person's lowly past and their current pretentious behavior.

This proverb describes people who claim to have high moral values or a lack of desire only because they lack the opportunity to indulge. It mocks temporary or hypocritical renunciation that arises from necessity rather than genuine conviction.