Thiruvadarai is a nakshatra and is special for certain reasons. Mr. Shiva, the God, is rumored to have performed a Thandavam on this day and prayers are offered to propitiate him. Ardra, Thiruvadarai mean the same.
The day is special for women. (I wonder which festival in India isn't?)
Single women looking to get 'eligible' husbands ('boys' in Indian lingo) fast on this day and pray fervently to hook a man sooner. Women who are married cannot pray for another husband so, instead, they pray that their husband keeps on living and leads a healthy and wealthy life. (This smacks of selfishness 'coz end of the day we women do all this for ourselves.)
So, as a dutiful, bountiful wife, I prepared myself mentally to pray for my DH. He blissfully slept on while I prepared the Kali and the Thalagam.
The day is special for women. (I wonder which festival in India isn't?)
Single women looking to get 'eligible' husbands ('boys' in Indian lingo) fast on this day and pray fervently to hook a man sooner. Women who are married cannot pray for another husband so, instead, they pray that their husband keeps on living and leads a healthy and wealthy life. (This smacks of selfishness 'coz end of the day we women do all this for ourselves.)
So, as a dutiful, bountiful wife, I prepared myself mentally to pray for my DH. He blissfully slept on while I prepared the Kali and the Thalagam.
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