Varalakshmi Vratam, also popularly known as Varalakshmi Puja, is an important and auspicious day celebrated in several states of India with great devotion. On this day, devotees worship Varalakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and one of the forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi. 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. This year, Varalakshmi Vratam will be celebrated on Friday, August 25. Varalakshmi Vratham 2022 Wishes: Netizens Share Greetings, Festive Quotes, Messages and HD Wallpapers of Goddess Lakshmi to Celebrate the Hindu Festival.
It is believed that Varalakshmi was incarnated from the milky ocean, popularly known as Kshir Sagar. She is described as having the complexion of a milky ocean and adorns similar colour clothes. Varalakshmi Vratam is an auspicious day for married women who observe fast and worship Goddess Lakshmi for the well-being of family members. Varalakshmi Vratam is widely observed in southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Varalakshmi Vratam 2023 Date
Varalakshmi Vratam 2023 will be celebrated on Friday, August 25. Netizens Share Greetings, Festive Quotes, Messages and HD Wallpapers of Goddess Lakshmi to Celebrate the Hindu Festival.
Varalakshmi Vratam Significance
Varalakshmi Vratam holds great significance for Hindus. 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 blesses with boons. As per religious beliefs, it is believed that devotees who keep a fast on this day are blessed with happiness, wealth, and prosperity by the Goddess.
Varalakshmi Vratam 2023 Date & Significance:
As per records, ancient texts like Vishnu Purana and Narad Purana have mentions of Varalakshmi Vratham. It is also believed that women who observe this fast are blessed with all eight forces of Ashta Lakshmi as 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).
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