The significance of Karadaiyan Nombu:
Karadaiyan Nombu is observed by married women in the southern states of India.
It's observed on a day when the transition takes place between two Tamil months,
Panguni and Massi.
The word ‘Karadai’ refers to ‘a holy dish and ‘nombu’ means ‘upvasam or vratam.’ Karadaiyan Nombu is observed in remembrance of ‘Satyvan and Savithri.’
Savithri was the daughter of the King Asrapathi. Savithri wanted to marry Sathyavan who lived in the forest. Despite knowing that he would die within a year of marriage, Savithri married Sathayavan.
Savithri did penance her husband. She offered Durwa grass and Peepal leaves. She offered Prasad of wild rice and Toor dal also known as Kara Adai in Tamil. The last day of Sathayavan arrived. Savithri stayed by his husband.
The Lord of death Yama came. But he was pleased with her devotion. He wanted to grant her boon. Savithiri expressed her desire to be the mother of 100 children.
Yama realized that to fulfil Savithiri's wish he would have to spare Sathyavan's life. Hence, he granted her wish to honour her courage and devotion.
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