Can women who have lost their husbands (widows) perform the Kanupidi (a ritual during Pongal involving colored rice for the well-being of brothers)? Furthermore, can they give Thamboolam (betel leaves and nuts) to married women (Sumangalis) or receive it from them? 

Widows can perform the Kanupidi ritual. However, they should not give or receive Thamboolam. 

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