Varalakshmi Vratham is an important Hindu festival that is commemorated with great fervor and enthusiasm across the country. Varalakshmi Vratham 2024 falls on August 16 and revolves around worshiping the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Varalakshmi, who is the consort of Lord Vishnu, is one of the forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Also known as Varalakshmi Nombu, the celebration of Varalakshmi Vratham 2024 is mainly celebrated by married women who seek the blessings of Goddess Varalakshmi, however it can also be commemorated by men. As we celebrate Varalakshmi Nombu 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to conduct Varalakshmi Vratham Puja and more.

Varalakshmi Nombu 2024 Date and Auspicious Tithi

Varalakshmi Vratham is observed on the last Friday in the month of Shravan. Varalakshmi Vratham 2024 is on August 16. The Varalakshmi Vratham Puja is conducted at auspicious timing throughout the day, where a sacred thread is tied around your wrist and the blessings of Goddess Varalakshmi are sought. The most appropriate time to worship Goddess Lakshmi is during the fixed lagna. It is believed that if Lakshmi Puja is done during fixed lagna would bestow long-lasting prosperity.

Varalakshmi Vratham 2024 Puja Timings

Here are the most auspicious puja timings for Varalakshmi Nombu 2024

  • Simha Lagna Puja Muhurat - 06:25 AM to 08:33 AM with duration of 02 Hours 08 Minutes.

  • Vrischika Lagna Puja Muhurat - 12:51 PM to 03:06 PM with duration of 02 Hours 14 Mins.

  • Kumbha Lagna Puja Muhurat - 07:01 PM to 08:38 PM with duration of 01 Hour 37 Mins.

  • Vrishabha Lagna Puja Muhurat with 11:55 PM to 01:55 AM on Aug 17 with duration - 02 Hours 00 Mins.

Varalakshmi Vratham Significance and Rituals

Varalakshmi Vratham celebrations revolve around Goddess Varalakshmi - the Goddess Lakshmi who bestows boons. Varalakshmi Vratham is an important festival and it is believed that offering prayers to Goddess Varalakshmi is equivalent to worshiping Ashtalakshmi i.e. the eight Goddesses of Wealth (Sri), Earth (Bhu), Learning (Saraswati), Love (Priti), Fame (Kirti), Peace (Shanti), Pleasure (Tushti) and Strength (Pushti).

On the occasion of Varalakshmi Nombu, people mainly tie a sacred yellow thread on your wrist, after the Varalakshmi Vratham Puja. Making special delicacies like Modaks, Medu Vada, Appam, among other things are all common practices. These delicacies are first offered to Goddess Varalakshmi and women who observe this fast throughout the day and only after the Puja is the fast broken with these delicacies. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Varalakshmi Nombu!

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