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Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
Varalakshmi Puja day is one of the significant days to worship the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Varalakshmi, who is the consort of Lord Vishnu, is one of the forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Varalakshmi was incarnated from the milky ocean, popularly known as Kshir Sagar. She is described as having the complexion of milky ocean and adorns similar color clothes.
It is believed that the Varalakshmi form of the goddess bestows boons and fulfills all desires of her devotees. Hence this form of the goddess is known as Vara + Lakshmi i.e. Goddess Lakshmi who bestows boons.
The Varalakshmi fasting is observed on the last Friday during Shravana Shukla Paksha and falls just few days ahead of Rakhi and Shravana Purnima.
Varalakshmi Vrat is suggested not only for women but also for men. However, in Andhra, Telangana and Maharashtra regions, Varalakshmi fasting in mainly performed by married women only. The Varalakshmi fasting is performed with the desire of worldly pleasures and it includes children, spouse, luxury and all sorts of earthly pleasures.
Varalakshmi Vratam is very popular fasting and Puja day in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. In these states, Varalakshmi Puja is performed mostly by married women for the well-being of husband and the other family members. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Vara-Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi i.e. the eight Goddesses of Wealth (Sri), Earth (Bhu), Learning (Saraswati), Love (Priti), Fame (Kirti), Peace (Shanti), Pleasure (Tushti) and Strength (Pushti).
However, in North Indian states Varalakshmi Puja is not as popular as those of South Indian states. Varalakshmi Vratam is one of the most appropriate days to propitiate and to seek blessings of the Goddess Lakshmi.
As per Electional Astrology, the most appropriate time to worship Goddess Lakshmi is during fixed Lagna. It is believed that if Lakshmi Puja is done during fixed Lagna would bestow long-lasting prosperity.
Hence we have given four Puja timing in a day when fixed Lagna prevails. Any suitable time can be chosen for Varalakshmi Puja. However, evening time which overlaps with Pradosh is considered the most appropriate to worship Goddess Lakshmi.
The Puja steps in Varalakshmi Puja Vidhi are similar to Maha Lakshmi Puja during Diwali. However it includes Puja steps and Mantra for Dorak and Vayana. The sacred thread which is tied during Varalakshmi Puja is known as Dorak and sweets offered to Varalakshmi is known as Vayana.
Please check detailed Varalakshmi Puja Vidhi with all rituals as described in religious books.
Varalakshmi Puja Vidhi
Varalakshmi Puja Samagri
Lakshmi Puja is performed during five days Diwali festivity. Lakshmi Puja is the most important day of five days festivity. Visit the page to check Lakshmi Puja Muhurat with Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal for your city.
Mantra Names of Goddess Lakshmi with meaning and video are given on this page.
Mantra Names of Goddess Lakshmi with meaning and video are given on this page.
Lyrics of Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti are given on this page. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata is very popular Aarti and is sung on various festivals related to Goddess Lakshmi.
this 40 verse prayer of Goddess Lakshmi which is also known as Chalisa is given on this page.
This is Shree Mahalakshmi Suktam, which is also known as Shri Suktam. Goddess Lakshmi can be pleased by reciting it regularly.
List of Goddess Mahalakshmi Mantra including divine Mantras like Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah। is given here. Lakshmi Beej Mantra, Mahalakshmi Mantra and Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra are also listed in this table.
Beautiful Lakshmi Pada designs for Deepawali are given on this page. These designs are also known as Lakshmi Pada Rangoli, Lakshmi Pada Kolam, Lakshmi Pada Muggu and Lakshmi Pada Alpana Designs.
Hridaya Kamala Rangoli designs for Lakshmi Puja are given on this page along with pictures. These designs are also known as Lakshmi Hrudaya Kamala Kolam. Many types of rangolis can be made with the help of these pictures.
