Monday, March 14, 2011

Kaaradayar Nonbu on 15th March at 3.15 a.m.

The Kaaradayar Nonbu, which is observed on the particular day when the transition between the Tamil months Maasi and Panguni takes place falls on Tuesday, 15th of March 2011 at 03.15 a. m. Kaaradayar Nonbu or Savithri Nonbu is a Tamil observance in which Sumangalies prays for the well being and long life of her husband.

Prepare Nonbu Charadu, Vethalai-Paakku, Pazham, Vennai and Nonbu-Adai. Cook Nonbu-Adai on the day. Sumangalis may wear Pudavai and decorate the place with Kolam. Then light up the Vilakku. Keep the arranged Nonbu Charadu, Vethalai-Paakku, Pazham, Vennai and Nonbu-Adai on a leaf or Plate. By praying/chanting “Urukaatha Vennayum Oattadayum Vaithen - Oru Kaalavum En Kanavan Piriyaathirukkanum”, offer the Nivedyam to Kamakshi Amman and wear the Nonbu Charadu. The following manthram has to be recited while wearing the Nonbu Charadu.

"doram grihnami subhage maharidram dharamyaham
bhartuh ayushya sidhyartham suprita bhava sarvada"

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