Varalakshmi Vratham 2023 - Pooja Date, Time And Rituals

Varalakshmi Vratham or Varalakshmi Nombu is a festival to propitiate the Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. The Varalakshmi fasting is observed on the last Friday during Shravana Shukla Paksha and falls just a few days ahead of Rakhi and Shravana Purnima.

Varalakshmi Vratham Vrat 2026 Dates | Panchang

Festival	Date
Varalakshmi Vratam	Friday, 28 August 2026

Puja Muhurat Timings

Lagna	Time	Duration
Simha Lagna (Morning)	06:00 AM to 07:20 AM	1 Hour 20 Minutes
Vrishchika Lagna (Afternoon)	12:15 PM to 02:15 PM	2 Hours
Kumbha Lagna (Evening)	06:15 PM to 07:15 PM	1 Hour

Significance of Varalakshmi Vrat

Varalakshmi Vrat also known as Varamahalaxmi Vratham this year is on Friday, August 28, 2026. It is a festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, a special Lakshmi pooja is performed to please the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that the Varalakshmi form of the goddess bestows boons and fulfils all desires of her devotees. Hence this form of the goddess is known as Vara + Lakshmi, i.e. Goddess Lakshmi who bestows boons.

The Main Legend (Story-Vrat Katha)

This is a pooja that was pronounced by Lord Parameswara to be performed by his consort Parvathi to seek prosperity and happiness for the family. It is believed that Goddess Parvati observed the fast for her beloved consort and the prosperity and happiness of her family, and since then it has been a popular tradition for women across South India to observe the Varalaxmi Vrat or Varalaxmi Vratam on the Shukla Paksha of Shravana month. In some cases, women prayed for being blessed with children.

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Rituals (Varalakshmi Vratham Procedures)

While men and women can perform the Vrata, it is generally the women of the family, who observe the fast to seek blessings for the well-being of her family members.

1. On this auspicious day, women wake up early, observe the ritualistic fast and perform the Varalakshmi Pooja, in which they offer fresh sweets and flowers to the Goddess.
2. Women observing the Varalakshmi Puja abstain from eating certain foods which may also vary from region to region.
3. A Kalash or brass pot(representing the deity) is wrapped and decorated with a saree. A swastika symbol is drawn with kumkum and sandalwood paste. The Kalash pot is filled with raw rice or water, coins, five different kinds of leaves, and betel nuts.
4. Finally, some mango leaves are placed on the mouth of the Kalash, and a coconut smeared with turmeric is used to close the mouth of the Kalash. A sacred thread that is tied during Varalakshmi Puja is called the Dorak.
5. The sweets and offerings placed in front of the deity are known as Vayana.
6. During the evening, an aarti is offered to the Goddess.
7. The following day, the water from the Kalash is sprinkled around the house. If rice grains were one of the components in the Kalash, then they are used to prepare a rice meal or Prasad for the family the next day.

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Fasting includes abstaining from certain food which changes from one region to another. For example, while there are no rules to follow in some regions; in certain areas, women are offered Thamboolam – a combination of slaked lime, betel leaf and areca nut. They conduct vraj Laxmi puja in which women offer flowers, sweets and fruits, known as Vayana, to the goddess. A Kalash is filled with rice or water, coins, betel nut and five different kinds of leaves, wrapped in a saree. A swastika symbol is made over the Kalash by using vermillion and sandalwood paste. Mango leaves and coconut with turmeric smeared on the Kalash and kept at the mouth of the vessel. Flowers and gold are kept in front of the pot, as offerings to the goddess.

Mantra to Chant

The following Mantra must be recited on the day of Varalakshmi Vrat to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi:

|| Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah ||

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FAQs

When is Varalakshmi Vratham in 2026?

Varalakshmi Vratham in 2026 is on Friday, August 28.

What is the significance of Varalakshmi Vratham?

Varalakshmi Vratham is a festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, celebrated to seek prosperity and happiness for the family. It is believed that the goddess bestows boons and fulfills the desires of her devotees.

Who typically observes the Varalakshmi Vratham?

While both men and women can perform the Vrata, it is generally observed by the women of the family to seek blessings for the well-being of their family members.

What are the key rituals performed during Varalakshmi Vratham?

Key rituals include performing a special Lakshmi pooja, offering flowers, sweets, and fruits to the goddess, and setting up a Kalash filled with rice or water, coins, betel nut, and leaves. A swastika symbol is drawn on the Kalash, and it is decorated with mango leaves and coconut.

What mantra is recited during Varalakshmi Vratham?

The mantra recited during Varalakshmi Vratham is: || Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah ||