నాగవల్లి నిష్టూరాలు

This proverb suggests that it is better to refuse someone a favor or a loan immediately and face their temporary displeasure, rather than helping them and eventually facing conflict or broken relationships due to delayed repayment or unmet expectations later. It emphasizes that a clear 'no' is often better than a problematic 'yes'.

This expression refers to something that has lost its value, freshness, or relevance after its primary purpose is served. In Telugu weddings, Nagavalli is a significant ritual; once it is over, the decorations and offerings (Nirmalyam) are considered spent or discarded. It is used to describe people who are no longer in power or objects that are now useless.

This proverb is used to describe how telling the truth often causes offense or makes people unhappy. It suggests that while honesty is a virtue, it can lead to friction or bitterness in relationships because people often prefer hearing pleasant lies over harsh realities.

Truth is bitter food. (Danish.)*

This expression refers to finding faults or showing resentment even after a grand celebration or a positive event. It originates from the 'Nagavalli' ceremony (the concluding part of a traditional five-day Hindu wedding) where, despite the elaborate arrangements, some relatives or guests inevitably find trivial reasons to complain or act offended.

This expression is used to describe a state of utter exhaustion or a disheveled appearance after completing a long, tiring, or chaotic task. In traditional Telugu weddings, 'Nagavalli' is the final elaborate ritual; by the time it concludes, the couple and the family are often physically drained and look worn out.

* Det bliver vel Dag om end Hanen el galer.

This proverb is used to describe situations where things are done in an extreme rush or in a disorganized, improper manner. Usually, the Nagavalli ceremony happens days after the wedding, but doing it on the same day implies a lack of proper planning, a sense of embarrassment, or trying to finish a task haphazardly just to get it over with.

This expression is used to describe a situation where telling the truth makes others angry or offended. It suggests that people often prefer hearing pleasant lies over harsh realities, and the person who dares to be honest is frequently viewed as unkind or becomes the target of blame.

This expression refers to finding faults or making complaints during the 'Nagavalli' ceremony (a concluding wedding ritual). It is used to describe situations where people find petty reasons to be offended or complain even when everything has gone well, or when someone brings up grievances at the very last moment of an event.

This proverb is used to describe a situation that is poorly planned, failing, or being rushed to completion to avoid further humiliation. 'Nagavalli' is usually a ritual performed on the fourth or fifth day of a traditional Telugu wedding; performing it on the first day signifies a desperate attempt to wrap up a failing or shameful event quickly.

Before taking up any activity, it is better to get to know the objections or criticism of others, so that one need not regret one's effort at the end.