Article By: Holistic Life Mentor Dr. Badri Narayanan. Ph:95000 64319.  

Karadaiyan Nombu / Savitri Nonbu is a significant ritual that is mainly observed by married women in the southern states of bharat. This year Karadaiyan Nombu is observed on March 14.  
The observance of Karadaiyan Nombu is done in remembrance of ‘Satyavan-Savitri’. According to the legends, Savitri was a princess who with her utmost devotion towards her husband Satyavan, saved him from the clutches of death.
On Karadaiyan Nombu, a special naivedya is prepared and is known as ‘Karadai Nombu Adai’. Special mantras are chanted at the time of offering to Goddess Gowri. On Karadaiyan Nombu, the yellow colour thread, referred to as ‘Karadaiyan Nombu Saradu’ tied around the neck with a flower. The festival of Karadaiyan Nombu is observed by married women for the prosperity and long life of their husbands whereas unmarried girls keep this observance to get their choice of husband.