విఘ్నేశ్వరుడి పెళ్ళికి విఘ్నాలు వెయ్యి
vighneshvarudi pelliki vighnalu veyyi
There are thousand obstacles in the way of Vighneśvara's marriage. Vighneśvara ( Gaṇeśa ) is the god of obstacles, the deity 'supposed capable of either causing or removing difficulties or impediments.' (Wilson.) Applied to an unlucky man.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a task or project is constantly interrupted by endless problems right from the start. Since Lord Ganesha (Vigneshwara) is the remover of obstacles, it is ironic and hyperbolic to suggest his own wedding would face a thousand hurdles. It is often applied to people who seem to have bad luck or persistent difficulties in completing a specific job.
Related Phrases
రామేశ్వరము పోతే, శనేశ్వరము కూడా వచ్చినది.
rameshvaramu pote, shaneshvaramu kuda vachchinadi.
When he went to Râmeśvaram, Śaneśvaram followed him.
This proverb describes a situation where a person's bad luck follows them no matter where they go or what remedies they seek. It is used to express that changing locations or seeking divine intervention sometimes does not solve problems if one's misfortune is persistent.
His bad luck followed him.—Śaneśvaram is an incorrect name given to the planet Saturn ; it appears to be a corruption of Sanaischar.
శుభం పలకరా పెండ్లికొడకా అంటే.. పెండ్లికి వచ్చిన ముత్తయిదువులంతా నా పెద్ద పెండ్లాలు అన్నాడట!
shubham palakara pendlikodaka ante.. pendliki vachchina muttayiduvulanta na pedda pendlalu annadata!
When asked to speak auspicious words, the groom said all the married women at the wedding are his senior wives.
This proverb is used to describe a person who says something incredibly foolish, offensive, or inappropriate when asked to speak or act properly. It highlights the irony of someone ruining a positive situation by being tactless or utterly lacking common sense.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడైంది నా పెండ్లికి తాంబూలానికి రమ్మన్నాడట.
ni pendli padaindi na pendliki tambulaniki rammannadata.
They said your wedding is ruined, so come to my wedding to collect the ritual betel leaves (tamboolam).
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely insensitive or selfish. It refers to a situation where someone ignores another person's tragedy or loss and instead asks them for help or participation in their own celebration. It highlights a complete lack of empathy.
శనేశ్వరుడికి నిద్ర ఎక్కువ, దరిద్రుడికి ఆకలెక్కువ
shaneshvarudiki nidra ekkuva, daridrudiki akalekkuva
Shani (Lord of misfortune) sleeps too much, while the poor man is always hungry.
This expression highlights ironical or unfortunate traits that exacerbate a person's problems. It suggests that just as laziness (excessive sleep) is attributed to Shani, hunger is the constant companion of the poor. It is used to describe situations where people have excessive needs or habits that prevent them from overcoming their difficulties.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడైపోయిందిలే, నా పెండ్లికి దివిటీలు పట్టమన్నాడట
ni pendli padaipoyindile, na pendliki divitilu pattamannadata
He said, 'Your wedding is ruined anyway, so come and hold the torches for my wedding.'
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish and lacks empathy. It refers to someone who, instead of comforting or helping a person in a crisis, tries to exploit that person's misfortune for their own personal gain or service.
ఉండ్రాళ్ళమీద భక్తా, విఘ్నేశ్వరుడిమీద భక్తా?
undrallamida bhakta, vighneshvarudimida bhakta?
Is the devotion for the steamed rice balls (offering) or for Lord Ganesha?
This expression is used to question someone's true intentions when they appear to be doing something for a noble cause or deity, but are actually interested in the personal benefits or material gains associated with it.
దేవుడి పెండ్లికి అందరూ పెద్దలే.
devudi pendliki andaru peddale.
At the marriage ceremony of a god all are rulers. Where there is no head, every one does what he likes.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no clear leader or hierarchy, and everyone acts as if they are in charge or equal in authority. It is often applied to social gatherings or collaborative tasks where everyone gives orders but no one follows them, or where no specific person is assigned the responsibility of a host.
ఏనుగు బ్రతికినా వెయ్యి, చచ్చినా వెయ్యి
enugu bratikina veyyi, chachchina veyyi
An elephant is worth a thousand when alive, and worth a thousand even when dead.
This expression is used to describe someone or something of immense value, status, or reputation that remains significant regardless of their current state or circumstances. Just as an elephant provides labor while alive and valuable ivory/hides after death, a great person's legacy or a high-quality asset continues to command respect and value even after its prime.
నీ పెళ్ళి పాడైపోను, నా పెళ్ళికి వచ్చి కాగడా వెయ్యి అన్నట్లు
ni pelli padaiponu, na pelliki vachchi kagada veyyi annatlu
Like saying, 'May your wedding be ruined, but come and hold a torch at mine.'
This expression describes a person's extreme selfishness and lack of empathy. It refers to someone who curses or wishes ill upon others, yet shamelessly expects those same people to help them or serve them in their own endeavors.
ముద్దులు గులకరా ముదిపెండ్లి కొడకా అంటే, పెండ్లికి వచ్చిన పేరంటాండ్లు అందరూ నా పెద్ద పెండ్లాలు అన్నట్టు.
muddulu gulakara mudipendli kodaka ante, pendliki vachchina perantandlu andaru na pedda pendlalu annattu.
When an elderly bridegroom was jokingly asked to say something funny, he replied " All the married ladies who have come to the marriage are my old wives." A person making himself ridiculous.
This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or humility, and instead of taking a compliment or a suggestion gracefully, they respond with an absurd, arrogant, or inappropriate remark. It mocks a person who, despite being in an awkward or late-stage situation (like an old man getting married), acts with unearned overconfidence or makes foolish claims that embarrass themselves.