Varalakshmi Vratam — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പ്രാധാന്യം
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 — പൂജാ വിധി
- 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 — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ
Salutations to Mahalakshmi
Varalakshmi Vratam — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Prasad
- ●Puliyodarai
- ●Payasam
- ●Vada
- ●Sweets
Varalakshmi Vratam — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Andhra Pradesh
Kalash puja, tambulam
Karnataka
Same rituals
Tamil Nadu
Similar observance
Varalakshmi Vratam — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Perform kalash puja
- ✓Invite married women
- ✓Offer tambulam
- ✓Wear traditional dress
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not skip the kalash
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the goddess
- ✗Do not break the thread before the day ends
Varalakshmi Vratam — FAQ
- Varalakshmi Vratam എന്താണ്?
- Varalakshmi Vratam is observed by women in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on the Friday before Shravan Purnima.
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Varalakshmi Vratam 2026, ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 21, വെള്ളിയാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- 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
- Varalakshmi Vratam ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Varalakshmi Vratam Lakshmiക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming Varalakshmi Vratam Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Varalakshmi Vratam is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഓഗ 14 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 07:17 am | — |
| 2026 ഓഗ 21 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 02:07 pm | — |
| 2026 ഓഗ 28 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 06:53 pm | — |
| 2026 സെപ്റ്റം 4 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 11:24 pm | — |
| 2026 സെപ്റ്റം 11 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 06:02 am | — |
| 2027 ഓഗ 6 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 09:51 am | — |
| 2027 ഓഗ 13 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 04:35 pm | — |
| 2027 ഓഗ 20 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 08:23 pm | — |
| 2027 ഓഗ 27 | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | 12:35 am | — |