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Karadaiyan Nombu wishes, messages and cards in English and Tamil for the Tamil vow of Savitri, kept for a long and happy married life.

103 wishes · 2 languages · Updated October 2026

Karadaiyan Nombu wishes for family (12)

  • Sweet karadai, a dollop of butter and a yellow thread tied with prayers. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu, dear family.

  • May the faith of Savitri bless every home in our family with long and happy togetherness.

  • Amma's nombu adai and the quiet prayer at the right hour. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu.

  • May our family be blessed with health, long life and love that never fades.

  • Wishing every couple in our family a long and happy life together. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu.

  • Missing the smell of karadai at home today. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu to all of you.

  • May the yellow thread tied today keep our family close all year. From [Your name] and family.

  • Happy Karadaiyan Nombu! May the Goddess bless the women of our home with joy and strength.

  • May every prayer said at home today be answered. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu.

  • Sweet and salt karadai for everyone, and blessings for all. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu.

  • Happy Karadaiyan Nombu to Amma, Paati and every woman whose prayers keep our family strong.

  • The thread is tied, the karadai is shared and the house is full of blessings. Happy Nombu.

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  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: Blessings for a long, happy life.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: Sweet karadai, a dollop of butter and a yellow thread tied with prayers. Happy Karadaiyan Nombu, dear family.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: அம்மா, பாட்டி, உங்கள் வேண்டுதல்களே நம் குடும்பத்தின் பலம். நோன்பு வாழ்த்துகள்.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: Wishing you a peaceful fast and a sweet ending. Happy Nombu.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: As Savitri's devotion won over every hardship, may your love carry your family through every season.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: Like Savitri's devotion, your care is my greatest blessing.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: Warm Karadaiyan Nombu greetings to you and everyone at home.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: நம் இருவருக்காகவும் நீ வைக்கும் நோன்புக்கு நன்றி. என்றும் சேர்ந்திருப்போம்.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: Happy Karadaiyan Nombu to all our customers and their families.
  • Karadaiyan Nombu wishes image: May this sacred day bring peace and well-being to your home.

About Karadaiyan Nombu

Karadaiyan Nombu is a Tamil vow (nombu) kept by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands and families. It is observed at the moment the Tamil month of Masi ends and Panguni begins, in mid-March.

It remembers Savitri, who by her love and faith won back the life of her husband Satyavan. Women fast, offer the Goddess a special adai called karadai with unmelted butter, and tie a sacred yellow thread around the neck at the auspicious time.

Both sweet and salt karadai are made, shared with the family and given to guests. Many unmarried girls also keep the vow for a good marriage.

How people celebrate Karadaiyan Nombu

  • Fasting until the nombu time
  • Sweet and salt karadai with butter
  • Tying the yellow nombu thread
  • Prayers to the Goddess
  • Sharing karadai with guests

How to wish well

  • Send wishes in the morning or around the nombu time.
  • Long life, togetherness and blessings for the family suit the day.
  • "Karadaiyan Nombu Nalvazhthukal" is the usual greeting.

Questions about Karadaiyan Nombu

When is Karadaiyan Nombu 2027?

It is kept when the Tamil month of Masi ends and Panguni begins, usually 14 or 15 March. See the date shown on this page; check a local calendar for the exact nombu time.

Why is Karadaiyan Nombu observed?

It remembers Savitri, who won back her husband Satyavan's life by her devotion. Women pray for the long life of their husbands.

What is karadai?

A steamed cake of rice flour with jaggery and cowpeas (sweet) or with spices (salt), offered with unmelted butter.

What do you say on Karadaiyan Nombu?

"Happy Karadaiyan Nombu" or, in Tamil, "காரடையான் நோன்பு நல்வாழ்த்துகள்".

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