these special six days.(7-12)

Starting from the seventh day of Margali to the 12th. day is always very special they transport one to another plane altogether. The Paavai nombu the rites performed by young maidens during the month of maargazi corresponding to dec- jan is a unique cultural tradition in TamilNadu going back to the 9th century. The personal aspirations of young maidens to secure worthy spouses was very much behind these religious austerities. Even more important in the ritual was the pragmatic social concern for timely onset of rains for a good harvest and plentiful supply of milk spelling all round prosperity to all humankind. these six verses from among the thirty are so special they give a gusto to the complete celebration spanned over one month long. The anecdotal richness, philosophical intuition literary brilliance the evocative pastoral scenes add charm and elegance. the coming together of girls calling others to join the procession. the verbal tactics including friendly persuasion, cajoling admonition, and sarcasm. 
to be continued.