Varalakshmi Vratam Significance & Spiritual Meaning
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 Mythology & Legend
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 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- 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 Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ
Salutations to Mahalakshmi
Varalakshmi Vratam Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Prasad
- ●Puliyodarai
- ●Payasam
- ●Vada
- ●Sweets
Varalakshmi Vratam Regional Celebrations across India
Andhra Pradesh(వరలక్ష్మీ వ్రతం)
Kalash puja, tambulam
Karnataka(ವರಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ವ್ರತ)
Same rituals
Tamil Nadu(வரலட்சுமி விரதம்)
Similar observance
Varalakshmi Vratam Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Perform kalash puja
- ✓Invite married women
- ✓Offer tambulam
- ✓Wear traditional dress
Don'ts
- ✗Do not skip the kalash
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the goddess
- ✗Do not break the thread before the day ends
Varalakshmi Vratam — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Varalakshmi Vratam?
- Varalakshmi Vratam is observed by women in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on the Friday before Shravan Purnima.
- What are the Varalakshmi Vratam puja rituals?
- 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.
- What to eat on Varalakshmi Vratam?
- Prasad, Puliyodarai, Payasam, Vada, Sweets
- What should you do on Varalakshmi Vratam?
- Perform kalash puja; Invite married women; Offer tambulam
- What should you avoid on Varalakshmi Vratam?
- Do not skip the kalash; Avoid disrespect to the goddess; Do not break the thread before the day ends
- Which deity is worshipped on Varalakshmi Vratam?
- Varalakshmi Vratam is dedicated to Lakshmi.