Varalakshmi Vratam — महत्त्वम्
Varalakshmi Vratam is observed by women in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on the Friday before Shravan Purnima. It is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and well-being.
Varalakshmi Vratam — महत्त्वम्
According to the Skanda Purana, Queen Charumati was instructed by Goddess Lakshmi in a dream to observe this vrat. She did so and was blessed with prosperity. The vrat is believed to grant eight types of wealth (Ashta Lakshmi).
Varalakshmi Vratam — पूजाविधिः
- On the Friday before Purnima, clean the house and prepare the kalash.
- Place a silver or brass pot (kalash) with mango leaves, coconut, and turmeric; dress it as Lakshmi.
- Perform puja with flowers, incense, and prasad; tie a yellow thread around the wrist.
- Invite married women and offer them tambulam (betel leaves, nuts); distribute prasad.
Varalakshmi Vratam — मन्त्राः
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ
Salutations to Mahalakshmi
Varalakshmi Vratam — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Prasad
- ●Puliyodarai
- ●Payasam
- ●Vada
- ●Sweets
Varalakshmi Vratam — अन्यनामानि
Andhra Pradesh(వరలక్ష్మీ వ్రతం)
Kalash puja, tambulam
Karnataka(ವರಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ವ್ರತ)
Same rituals
Tamil Nadu(வரலட்சுமி விரதம்)
Similar observance
Varalakshmi Vratam — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Perform kalash puja
- ✓Invite married women
- ✓Offer tambulam
- ✓Wear traditional dress
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not skip the kalash
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the goddess
- ✗Do not break the thread before the day ends
Varalakshmi Vratam — FAQ
- Varalakshmi Vratam किम् अस्ति?
- Varalakshmi Vratam is observed by women in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on the Friday before Shravan Purnima.
- Varalakshmi Vratam पूजाविधिः का?
- On the Friday before Purnima, clean the house and prepare the kalash.; Place a silver or brass pot (kalash) with mango leaves, coconut, and turmeric; dress it as Lakshmi.; Perform puja with flowers, incense, and prasad; tie a yellow thread around the wrist.; Invite married women and offer them tambulam (betel leaves, nuts); distribute prasad.
- Varalakshmi Vratam दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Prasad, Puliyodarai, Payasam, Vada, Sweets
- Varalakshmi Vratam दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Perform kalash puja; Invite married women; Offer tambulam
- Varalakshmi Vratam दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not skip the kalash; Avoid disrespect to the goddess; Do not break the thread before the day ends
- Varalakshmi Vratam दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Varalakshmi Vratam Lakshmi देवाय समर्पितम्।