Thousands of married women participated in the Karadaiyan Nombu festival at Sri Ekambareswarar-Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple in Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu.
Festival observed on March 14, marking the Tamil months Maasi-Panguni transition. Women fast for husbands’ welfare following Savitri’s legendary devotion, saving Satyavan from Yama.
Devotees offered Karadai naivedyam, wore yellow saradu threads with flowers, and chanted Vedic mantras seeking Gauri’s blessings for marital harmony and family prosperity.
The historic Shiva-Kamakshi temple hosted a massive turnout. Women decorated homes with kolam, maintaining ancient Tamil traditions, preserving pativrata dharma across generations.
Karadaiyan Nombu upholds South Indian women’s sacred vow, ensuring family continuity through devoted fasting and offerings, strengthening Sanatana marital sanctity.
Tirupattur temple’s Karadaiyan Nombu celebrates timeless Tamil Hindu devotion where thousands renew Savitri vratham, safeguarding husband longevity through sacred rituals and fasting.
