Varamahalakshmi Vrata 2023: Date, Puja Muhuratha Timings, Dos, Donts, Wishes, And FAQs

Varamahalakshmi Vrata (habba) is an important Hindu festival for Hindus, especially for the people of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The festival falls in the month of Shravana (July-August) Shukla Paksha or the Friday before the day of the full moon. Female members of the family perform 'puja' to appease the Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. This year, it is celebrated on August 25.

Significance of the festival

Varalakshmi is one who grants boons ("Vara"), to devotees who worship her on this day. The festival is very popular in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Varamahalakshmi Vrata Significance:

The Vratham is performed to offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and to seek her divine blessings. According to Hindu mythology, Lakshmi is the presiding deity of prosperity, wealth, fortune, wisdom, and light.

Varamahalakshmi Vrata is performed by a married woman (sumangalis) for the well-being of all their family members, especially the husband, to get progeny etc. It is believed that worshipping the Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi - the eight goddesses of wealth, earth, wisdom, love, fame, peace, contentment, and strength.

Those who perform this Vratam will be blessed with Dhana (food), Dhanya (food), Aayu (Long life), Aarogya (health), Aishwarya (wealth), Santanana (progeny) and Soubhagya (long life of husband).

Muhurtam for Varalakshmi Vratam

Simha Lagna Puja Muhurat (morning) - 05:55 AM to 07:42 AM
Duration - 01 Hour 46 Mins

Vrishchika Lagna Puja Muhurat (afternoon) - 12:17 PM to 02:36 PM
Duration - 02 Hours 19 Mins

Kumbha Lagna Puja Muhurat (evening) - 06:22 PM to 07:50 PM
Duration - 01 Hour 27 Mins

Vrishabha Lagna Puja Muhurat (midnight) - 10:50 PM to 12:45 AM, Aug 26
Duration - 01 Hour 56 Mins

In accordance with Electional Astrology, the appropriate time for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi is during a stable Lagna (ascendant sign). It is believed that performing Lakshmi Puja during a fixed Lagna can bring enduring prosperity, according to Drik Panchanga.

Puja Vidhanam

• On this day, women wake up early and go for a head bath.
• Married women observe fast till sunset for the prosperity of their family.
• Women set up a puja altar and install a sacred pot also called as Kalasam.
• The Kalasam is decorated with flowers, turmeric powder, vermilion over it. An idol of Lord Varamahalakshmi is placed nearby.
• The Kalasam is placed under the rice spread on the banana leaf.
• Women chant Lakshmi Astotharam and Shatanamavali along with reading the story of this vratam.
• During the Puja, ladies tie yellow thread with 9 knots in their hands.The yellow thread is worn by women so that their husbands live a long and healthy life.
• Next, the women will offer prasadams and jaggery to the Goddess.

Do's and Don'ts

Those who wish to perform Varalakshmi Vratam should perform 'Upavaasa' (fast). Do not eat anything before sunset. Pregnant women can refrain from fasting (Upvaas). Even if you are under any medical treatment you can refrain from Upvaas.

Can pregnant women perform this Pooja?

Women can perform Varalakhmi Vrata till 5th month of pregnancy period. After that, it is considered as theetu so not advisable to perform the pooja.

Can Pregnant Women Perform Varalakshmi Vratam?

Even unmarried women can do Varamahalakshmi Puja along with their mother.These are some of the things a woman needs to do when she is observing the Varamahalakshmi Puja. So, if you are doing it for the first time, it is best to learn it from an experienced woman.

Quotes To Share With Well-Wishers:

• May Goddess Lakshmi bless you with abundance of happiness and let Astalakshmis fill your life with Health, Wealth And Freedom. Happy Varamahalakshmi festival.
• I wish you Happy Varalakshmi Vratam and I pray for the Goddess for your prosperous life.
• Namastestu Mahamaye, Shree Pithe Sura Poojite Shanka Chakra Gadha Haste, Maha Lakshmi Namoostute. Happy Varamahalakshmi habba.
• May Goddess Lakshmi shower blessings on you and your family on this auspicious day. Happy Varalakshmi Vratham.
• I wish you and your family members a Happy Varalakshmi Vratham and I pray to the Goddess for your prosperous life. May you find all the delights of life. Padmaasane Padmakare sarva lokaika poojithe Narayana priyadevi supreethaa bhava sarvada.