Varalakshmi Vratham Pooja

When is Varamahalakshmi festival?

The Vara Mahalakshmi festival falls on the last Friday of Shravana month during Shukla Paksha. Here are Varalakshmi Vratham 2026 Timings for August 28, 2026.

• Simha Lagna Puja Muhurat: 05:57 AM to 07:29 AM (Morning)
• Vrishchika Lagna Puja Muhurat: 12:05 PM to 02:23 PM (Afternoon)
• Vrishaba Lagna Puja Muhurat: 06:09 PM to 07:37 PM (Evening)

What is Varalakshmi Vrat Significance?

Known as the ‘Boon-Giving Friday’, the Vara Mahalakshmi festival is observed to fulfil our desires. Let us understand the significance of Vara Mahalakshmi festival:

• Literal Meaning: The term Varalakshmi means ‘the goddess who grants wishes or fulfils desires’.
• Purpose: This vrat is mainly observed by women to invite Dhana (wealth), Dhanya (food), Arogya (health), Santosha (peace) and Aishwarya (prosperity) into their homes.
• Divine Blessings: It is believed that worshipping Vara Lakshmi with genuine devotion and loyalty is equal to worshipping all the eight forms of Goddess Laxmi.
• Power of 8 forms: The eight forms of Maa Lakshmi are Wealth (Sri), Earth (Bhu), Learning (Saraswati), Love (Priti), Fame (Kirti), Peace (Shanti), Pleasure (Tushti) and Strength (Pushti).
• History: Even the Skanda Purana mentions the significance of this day, noting that women can bring prosperity to their families by observing a fast on this occasion.

What is Varalakshmi Pooja Procedure?

Also called Varalakshmi Nombu Procedure, there is a complete fasting and worship ritual to seek Goddess Lakshmi's blessings for prosperity and family welfare.

1. Preparation (Thursday Evening): Clean house, wash pooja vessels, prepare Nombu Saradu / Thoram (9-knotted yellow thread) and Pongu nool (One yellow thread).
2. Morning Setup: Bathe early, wear a yellow silk saree with gold ornaments, draw rangoli, and begin fasting.
3. Kalasha Installation: Set up a decorated kalasha with water, rice, betel leaves, coins, mango leaves and turmeric-smeared coconut.
4. Perform Pooja: Worship Ganesha, invoke Varalakshmi, offer flowers, chant mantras and recite Varalakshmi Vrata Katha.
5. Naivedyam and Tying Thread: Offer sweet pongal and fruits, perform aarti, tie Thoram on right wrist and Pongu nool around neck.
6. Sumangali Pooja: Invite married women, offer tambulam (betel leaves, kumkum, blouse pieces), distribute prasadam.
7. Conclusion: Remove threads after 3 days, pour kalasha water to plants, mix rice with household stock.

What are the Benefits of Varalakshami Vrat?

Below are several benefits one can enjoy just by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi or observing a fast on Vara Mahalakshmi festival.

• Wealth, Fame and Fortune: Observing a fast on this day every year means that one will never have to worry about their wealth, fame and fortune.
• Protection from Negativity: Praying to Varalaxmi (Maa Laxmi) and keeping fast on this day protects from evil and negative energies.
• Good Health: The vrat of Varlakshami also blesses individuals with good health, vitality and physical strength. In fact, many married women also observe this fast for their husband’s long life, good health and children.
• Peace and Harmony in Family: Following the proper Varalakshmi pooja procedure brings a peaceful, happy, and positive environment at home.
• Fulfilment of Desires: As it is a boon-giving day, with Varalakshmi Vratham pooja, one can easily manifest their materialistic desires and enhance their luck.

What is Varalakshmi Vrata Katha?

This story is seen as Varalakshmi Vrat Katha, and reading it is a part of the Vara Mahalakshmi festival.

Goddess Lakshmi appeared in the dream of Charumathi, a devoted woman from Kundinagaram in Vidarbha Kingdom, instructing her to observe Varalakshmi Vratam on a Friday in Shravana month.

The next morning, Charumathi told her husband about the divine dream, and the news quickly spread among neighbours. On the designated Friday, she woke early, cleaned her home, and set up a decorated kalasha.

Next, she performed the Varalakshmi Vratham Pooja with other women. Pleased by their devotion, Goddess Lakshmi blessed them with gold, wealth and prosperity. Since then, this vrat is observed with faith across South India.

What are Dos and Don’ts of Varalakshmi Pooja?

When observing a fast on Varalakshami Vrat, devotees should follow certain rules. Here are the essential rules that must be adhered to on the Varalakshmi vrat date:

• Consuming Meals: Whether or not they observe a fast on this day, devotees must avoid tamasic meals or food items. They are also prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages or smoking on this day.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Goddess Lakshmi is associated with purity and cleanliness. On this day, make sure to clean the house thoroughly and remove clutter.
• Avoid Gossip or Anger: On the day of Varalakshmi Vratham pooja and fast, one must avoid gossiping and bringing evil thoughts into the mind. Showing anger or disrespect towards others angers the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.
• Avoid Trimming Nails or Hair: Having a haircut or trimming nails is a big ‘no’. Fate and luck never favour those who perform these activities on the day of Varalakshami Vratham.
• Perform Varalakshmi Nombu Procedure: On this day, follow the step-by-step Varalakshami pooja procedure to achieve fortune. Offer only red roses and lotus flowers to the idol. Avoid white flowers.

What are Varalakshmi Vratham Remedies?

Goddess Lakshmi always resides where there is cleanliness, truth, compassion and no evil. Follow the powerful Varalakshmi remedies below to please Goddess Lakshmi.

• Varalakshmi Vratham Remedy for Wealth & Career

Take 5, 7, or 11 cloves (launga), wrap them in a red cloth, and keep them in your wallet, safe or where you keep the money. There will never be any financial shortage for those who perform this simple yet effective ritual during the Vara Mahalakshmi festival.

• Varalakshmi Vratham Remedy for Wish Fulfilment

Arrange Kanya bhoj after performing the Varalakshmi Vratham pooja in the evening. Feed young girls in your home and ask Maa Lakshmi to grant all your desires. Make sure to feed them Rasgulla, the favourite sweet of Maa Lakshmi.

• Varalakshmi Vratham Remedy for Marital Bliss

Offer sindoor (vermillion) to Goddess Lakshmi on the day of Varalakshmi vrat. It is believed this remedy removes obstacles in marriage and blesses couples with happiness and eternal love. Unmarried devotees can also perform this remedy for an early marriage.

Summary

Varalakshmi Vratham Pooja honours Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity and family well-being, observed on the last Friday of Shravana month. Devotees clean homes, set up decorated kalasha, perform rituals, recite mantras, offer naivedyam, tie sacred threads, and distribute prasadam for divine blessings.​

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