Sodigattu : A Traditional Practice By Women For Fortune Telling

Sodigattu : The phrases “Sodoyamma sodi, sodadaga randamma sodi” and “Sodi chebutham, sodi chebutham” are part of a traditional practice called “sodi” or “sodigattu” in Telugu culture. During mid-afternoon, individuals known as sodikattes walk around the streets carrying a small star-shaped tambura in their hands and chanting these words in a melodic manner.

In this practice, a sodi woman pours three measures of rice into her hand and sits facing another woman, often her sister-in-law. The sister-in-law touches her hand, and the sodi woman starts narrating various aspects of her life, including details about her offspring, children, marriages, travels, husband-wife relationships, financial conditions, and past affairs. The sodi woman may also convey messages from deceased elders or discuss their wishes.

Sodigattu With A Sign Language

The sodikattes have a sign language where they refer to men as “punjula,” women as “petta,” punjana as “chin,” and petta as “bottu.” It is believed that the sodigattes can gather information about the people they interact with through their conversations. They are particularly sought after by women, and they engage in continuous conversations while eating rice.

Although this practice of sodi was once prevalent among the Telugu people, nowadays, there are fewer individuals who practice sodi or claim to possess this ability.

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