Karadaiyan Nonbu is one such, said Suchithra Balasubramanian in a discourse. The observance of Karadaiyan Nonbu is in line with this principle. Also known as Gauri puja, on this day, women pray to Goddess Devi for the longevity and health of their husband. However, at the end of a year of the marriage, Yama, the God of Death, arrived to claim Satyavan’s life. Known as someone who showed neither fear nor favour in his duty, he was nevertheless moved by Savitri’s love.

Source: The Hindu March 14, 2024 04:09 UTC