Varalakshmi Vratam, also known as Varalakshmi Nombu, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Sawan month, this auspicious day falls on Ekadashi Tithi, which in 2024 will be on August 16. The day is marked by fasting, worship, and various rituals aimed at seeking the Goddess’s blessings for financial stability and family well-being.

Significance of Varalaxmi Vrat

Varalakshmi Vratam is celebrated primarily by married women who fast to pray for their families, particularly for the health and longevity of their husbands. The term “Vara” means boon, and Goddess Lakshmi, as Varalakshmi, is revered for granting these boons to her devotees. The festival is observed with the belief that honoring Goddess Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping the Ashtalakshmi, the eight manifestations of the Goddess representing wealth, earth, learning, love, fame, peace, pleasure, and strength.

How to Celebrate VaralaKshmi Vrat 2024:

These are the most common ways that many people follow Varalakshmi Vratam

1. Preparation and Rituals:
   • Thursday Fasting: The observance begins on Thursday, with women fasting from sunrise to sunset and preparing for the Friday puja.
   • Early Morning Rituals: On Friday, devotees wake up early, take a head bath, and clean the house. The space is decorated with rangoli (traditional patterns) and a Kalasha (sacred pot) is set up.
   • Kalasha Decoration: The Kalasha is filled with raw rice, coins, turmeric, and leaves. It is then covered with mango leaves and a coconut smeared with turmeric. A Swastika symbol is drawn on it to invite prosperity.
2. Puja Procedure:
   • Worship: Begin by worshipping Lord Ganesha, followed by chanting slokas, performing arati (ritual lamp offering), and offering sweets to the deity.
   • Traditional Offerings: Boiled legumes, pongal, and jaggery sweets are distributed. Women tie yellow threads on their wrists as part of the puja.
   • Completion: The rituals are completed on Saturday after taking a bath and dismantling the Kalasha.

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varalakshmi vratam pooja Muhurat

The timing for Varalakshmi vratam Pooja is essential to maximize its benefits. Here are the auspicious timings for various Lagna (ascendants) on August 16, 2024:

• Simha Lagna (Morning): 05:57 AM to 08:14 AM (Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes)
• Vrishchika Lagna (Afternoon): 12:50 PM to 03:08 PM (Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes)
• Kumbha Lagna (Evening): 06:55 PM to 08:22 PM (Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes)
• Vrishabha Lagna (Midnight): 11:22 PM to 01:18 AM (August 17, 2024) (Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes)

Importance and Benefits of Varalakshmi Vrat

Participating in Varalakshmi Vrat is believed to bring a range of benefits, including:

• Dhanam (Wealth): Attracts financial prosperity.
• Dhanyam (Abundance): Ensures a plentiful supply of food and grains.
• Arokkyam (Health): Promotes good health and well-being.
• Sampath (Property): Assists in acquiring material assets.
• Santhanam (Progeny): Favors the birth of virtuous children.
• Deerka Sumangali Bakkyam (Longevity of Spouse): Wishes for a long life for one’s partner.
• Veeram (Courage): Enhances inner strength and bravery.
• Gaja Lakshmi (Debt Freedom): Helps in alleviating debts and financial burdens.

Panchang and Timings 16/08/2024:

Daily Panchang and Timings – 16/08/2024

Varalakshmi Vrat Puja Samagri

The following items, specifically required for the Varalakshmi Vrat Puja, should be gathered beforehand. This list focuses solely on the unique items essential for the Varalakshmi Vrat and does not include the daily Puja essentials.

1. Goddess Varalakshmi statue (श्री वरलक्ष्मी जी की प्रतिमा)
2. Flowers garland (पुष्प माला)
3. Kumkum (कुम्कुम)
4. Turmeric (हल्दी)
5. Sandal powder (चन्दन चूर्ण)
6. Vibhuti (विभूति)
7. Mirror (दर्पण)
8. Comb (कंघा)
9. Mango leaves (आम के पत्ते)
10. Flowers (पुष्प)
11. Betel leaves (पान के पत्ते)
12. Panchamrita (पञ्चामृत)
13. Curd (दही)
14. Banana (केले)
15. Milk (दूध)
16. Water(जल)
17. Agarbatti (अगरबत्ती)
18. Moli (मोली)
19. Sambrani (धूप)
20. Camphor (कर्पूर)
21. Small Puja bell (घन्टी)
22. Prasad (प्रसाद)
23. Small oil lamp (दीपक)
24. Unbroken rice (अक्षत)

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Varalakshmi Puja Vidhi:

We are offering a comprehensive guide to the Varalakshmi Puja Vidhi, focusing on the Dvatrinsha-Upachara Puja, which encompasses thirty-two steps of worship. This Puja, also referred to as Battishopachar Puja, is more elaborate than the Shodashopachara Puja, which consists of sixteen steps. Both forms of worship are respected, but the Dvatrinshopachara Puja is known for its detailed and extensive rituals.

Before commencing the Varalakshmi Vratam, it is essential to gather all the required materials, collectively known as the Varalakshmi Pujan Samagri.

1. Dhyana (ध्यान)

Puja should begin with the meditation of Shri Varalakshmi. Dhyana should be done in front of already installed Shri Varalakshmi statue in front of you. Following Mantra should be chanted while meditating on Shri Varalakshmi.

Kshirasagara Sambhutam Kshiravarnasamaprabham।
Kshiravarnasamam Vastram Dadhanam Harivallabham॥

2. Avahana (आवाहन)

After Dhyana of Shri Varalakshmi, one should chant following Mantra in front of the Murti, by showing Avahana Mudra (Avahana Mudra is formed by joining both palms and folding both thumbs inwards).

Brahmi Hamsasamarudha Dharinyakshakamandalu।
Vishnutejoadhika Devi Sa Mam Patu Varaprada॥

3. Asana (आसन)

After Shri Varalakshmi has been invoked, take five flowers in Anjali (by joining palm of both hands) and leave them in front of the Murti to offer seat to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Maheshwari Mahadevi Asanam Te Dadamyaham।
Mahaishvaryasamayuktam Brahmani Brahmanah Priye॥

4. Padya (पाद्य)

After offering Asana to Shri Varalakshmi offer Her water to wash the feet while chanting following Mantra.

Kumarashaktisampanne Kaumari Shikhivahane।
Padyam Dadamyaham Devi Varade Varalakshane॥

5. Arghya (अर्घ्य)

After Padya offering, offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra.

Tirthodakairmahaddivyaih Papasamharakarakaih।
Arghyam Grihana Bho Lakshmi Devanamupakarini॥

6. Achamana (आचमन)

After Arghya offering, offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for Achamana while chanting following Mantra.

Vaishnavi Vishnusamyukte Asankhyayudhadharini।
Achamyatam devapujye Varadeasuramardini॥

7. Panchamrita Snana (पञ्चामृत स्नान)

After Snanam, offer Panchamrita bath to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Padme Panchamritaih Shuddhaih Snapayishye Haripriye।
Verde Shakti-Sambhute Varadevi Varapriye॥

8. Snana (स्नान)

After Panchamrita Snana, offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for the bath while chanting following Mantra.

Gangajalam Samanitam Sugandhidravyasamyutam।
Snanartham Te Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshvari॥

9. Vastra (वस्त्र)

Now offer Moli (मोली) as new clothes to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Rajatadrisamam Divyam Kshirasagarasannibham।
Chandraprabhasamam Devi Vastram Te Pradadamyaham॥

10. Kanthasutra (कण्ठसूत्र)

After Vastra offering, offer neclace to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Mangalyamanisamyuktam Muktaphalasamanvitam।
Dattam Managalasutram Te Grihana Suravallabhe॥

11. Abharana (आभरण)

Now Offer jewellery (Abhushana) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Suvarnabhushitam Divyam Nanaratnasushobhitam।
Trailokyabhushite Devi Grihanabharanam Shubham॥

12. Gandha Samarpan (गन्ध समर्पण)

Offer Chandana to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Raktagandham Sugandhadhyamashtagandhasamanvitam।
Dasyami Devi Varade Lakshmirdevi Prasida Me॥

13. Saubhagya Dravya (सौभाग्य द्रव्य)

Now offer Haldi, Kumkum, Sindoor, Kajal as Saubhagya Dravya to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Haridram Kumkumam Chaiva Sindooram Kajjalanvitam।
Saubhagyadravyasamyuktam Grihana Parameshvari॥

14. Pushpa Samarpan (पुष्प समर्पण)

Offer flowers to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Nanavidhani Pushpani Nana Varnayutani Cha।
Pushpani Te Prayachchami Bhaktya Devi Varaprade॥

15. Anga-Pujan (अङ्ग-पूजन)

Now worship those Gods who are body parts of Shri Varalakshmi itself. For that take Gandha, Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them near to Shri Varalakshmi Murti with right hand while chanting following Mantra(s).

Om Varalakshmyai Namah Padau Pujayami।
Om Kamalavasinyai Namah Gulphau Pujayami।
Padmalayayai Namah Janghe Pujayami।
Om Shriyai Namah Januni Pujayami।
Om Indirayai Namah Uru Pujayami।
Haripriyai Namah Nabhim Pujayami।
Om Lokadhatryai Namah Stanau Pujayami।
Om Vidhatryai Namah Kantham Pujayami।
Dhatryai Namah Nasam Pujayami।
Om Saraswatyai Namah Mukham Pujayami।
Om Padmanidhaye Namah Netre Pujayami।
Mangalyayai Namah Karnau Pujayami।
Om Kshirasagarajayai Namah Lalatam Pujayami।
Om Shrimahalakshmyai Namah Shirah Pujayami।
Shrimahakalyai Namah Sarvangam Pujayami॥

16. Dhoop (धूप)

Now offer Dhoop to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Dhupam Dasyami Te Devi Goghritena Samanvitam।
Pratigrihn Mahadevi Bhaktanam Varadapriye॥

17. Deep (दीप)

Now offer to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Sajyam Cha Varti Samyuktam Vahnina Yojitam Maya।
Deepam Grihana Deveshi Trailokyatimirapham॥

18. Naivedya (नैवेद्य)

Now offer Naivedya to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Naivedyam Paramam Divyam Drishtipritikaram Shubham।
Bhakshyabhojyadisamyuktam Parmannadisamyutam॥

19. Tambula (ताम्बूल)

Now offer Tambula (Paan with betel nuts) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Nagavallidalairyuktam Churnakramukasamyutam।
Varalakshmirgrihana Tvam Tambulam Pratigrihyatam॥

20. Dakshina (दक्षिणा)

Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Suvarnam Sarvadhatunam Shreshtham Devi Cha Tatsada।
Bhaktya Dadami Varade Svarnavrishtim Cha Dehi Me॥

21. Nirajana (नीराजन)

Now offer Nirajana (Aarti) to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Nirajanam Sumangalyam Karpurena Samanvitam।
Chandrarkavahnisadrisham Grihna Devi Namoastu Te॥

22. Dorakagrahana (दोरकग्रहण)

Now devotee should accept the Dorak (the sacred thread) while chanting following Mantra.

Sarvamangalamangalye Sarvapapapranashini।
Dorakam Pratigrihnami Suprita Harivallabhe॥

23. Dorakabandhana (दोरकबन्धन)

After Dorakagrahana, devotee should tie the Dorak (the sacred thread) on the hand while chanting following Mantra.

Karishyami Vratam Devi Tvadbhaktastvatparayanah।
Shriyan Dehi Yasho Dehi Saubhagyam Dehi Me Shubhe॥

24. Punararghya (पुनरर्घ्य)

After Dorakabandhana, now again offer water to Shri Varalakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra.

Kshirarnavasute Lakshmishchandrasya Cha Sahodari।
Grihanarghyam Mahalakshmirdevi Tubhyam Namoastu Te॥

25. Bilvapatra (बिल्वपत्र)

Offer Bilvapatra to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Shrivrikshasya Dalam Devi Mahadevapriyam Sada।
Bilvapatram Prayachchami Pavitram Te Sunirmalam॥

26. Pradakshina (प्रदक्षिणा)

Now offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri Varalakshmi) with flowers while chanting following Mantra.

Iha Janmani Yatpapam Mam Janmantareshu Cha।
Nivaraya Mahadevi Lakshmirnarayanapriye॥

27. Namaskara (नमस्कार)

Now pay homage to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Kamodari Namasteastu Namastrailokyanayike।
Harikante Namasteastu Trahi Mam Duhkhasagarat॥

28. Vrata Samarpan (व्रतसमर्पण)

Now offer Vrata Samarpan to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Kshirarnavasamudbhute Kamale Kamalalaye।
Prayachcha Sarvakamanshcha Vishnu Vakshahsthalalaye॥

29. Kshamapana (क्षमापन)

Now seek pardon from Shri Varalakshmi for any known-unknown mistakes done during Puja while chanting following Mantra.

Chatram Chamaramandolam Dattva Vyajanadarpane।
Gitavaditranrityaishcha Rajasammananaistatha।
Kshamapaye Supacharaih Samabhyarchya Maheshwari॥

30. Prarthana (प्रार्थना)

Now pray to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Varalakshmirmahadevi Sarvakama-Pradayini।
Yanmaya Cha Kritam Devi Paripurnam Kurushva Tat॥

31. Vayanamantra (वायनमन्त्र)

Now offer sweets to Shri Varalakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Ekavimshatipakvannasharkaraghritasamyutam।
Vayanam Te Prayachchami Indira Priyatamiti॥
Indira Pratigrihnati Indira Vai Dadati Cha।
Indira Tarakobhabhyamindirayai Namonamah॥

32. Puja Samarpan (पूजा समर्पण)

Now conclude the Shri Varalakshmi Puja while chanting following Mantra.

Pancha Vayanakanevam Dadyaddakshinaya Yutan।
Vipraya Chatha Yataye Devyai Tu Brahmacharine।
Suvasinyai Tatastvekam Dapayechcha Yathavidhi॥

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Varalakshmi Vratam : Mantras

1. Lakshmi Beej Mantra

ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्मीभयो नमः॥

Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah॥

2. Mahalakshmi Mantra

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नम:॥

Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namah॥

3. Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra

ॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णु पत्न्यै च धीमहि,
तन्नो लक्ष्मी प्रचोदयात् ॐ॥

Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi,
Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om॥

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Symbolism of Goddess Lakshmi: A Unique Perspective

Goddess Lakshmi, revered as the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and well-being, holds a significant place in Hinduism. During Varalakshmi Vratam Various symbols, objects, and elements from nature are closely associated with her, each carrying profound spiritual meaning. These sacred items, when offered during worship, are believed to invoke her blessings and enhance the spiritual efficacy of rituals.

Goddess Lakshmi is often depicted holding and seated upon a blossomed lotus. The lotus is not only a symbol of purity and beauty but also represents spiritual enlightenment. Offering lotus flowers to Goddess Lakshmi is said to be one of the most auspicious acts, as it is believed to deeply please her.

White elephants are considered sacred to Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing royal power and auspiciousness. In her form as Goddess Kamala, she is often portrayed with four elephants performing the sacred act of Abhishekam (ritual bathing) with nectar from golden pitchers, signifying purity and prosperity.

The sacred symbol ‘Shri’ is synonymous with Goddess Lakshmi and is often drawn during rituals, particularly during Lakshmi Puja. This symbol represents the goddess herself and is believed to invite her divine presence into the space where it is inscribed.

As the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi is closely associated with gold, the symbol of material prosperity. She is often depicted with a golden pot overflowing with coins, symbolizing endless abundance. The gesture of showering coins is a sign of her benevolence and blessings of wealth.

Goddess Lakshmi is sometimes depicted riding an owl, a bird that, despite its modern reputation, is revered in religious texts. The owl symbolizes wisdom, penetrating vision, and an association with royalty, qualities that align with the goddess’s attributes.

Light is sacred to Goddess Lakshmi, who shuns darkness. Earthen lamps, symbols of enlightenment and knowledge, are lit in abundance during Lakshmi Puja to welcome her presence. The lamps represent the dispelling of ignorance and the arrival of divine light.

The Swastika is a powerful symbol that is deeply pleasing to Goddess Lakshmi. Traditionally drawn at the entrance of homes and on altars during Diwali, the Swastika is believed to attract her blessings and ensure prosperity.

The sacred sound ‘Om’ is integral to Lakshmi worship. All mantras dedicated to her begin with Om, which represents the ultimate reality and truth. This ancient sound resonates with the divine energy of the goddess, making it a vital part of her invocations.

Yellow Cowrie shells are simple yet powerful offerings to Goddess Lakshmi. Easily accessible to both the rich and poor, these shells are cherished by the goddess and are used in rituals to invoke her blessings of prosperity.

The rare Ekakshi Nariyal, which has only one ‘eye’ or spot, is considered a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. Unlike regular coconuts, it is not consumed but kept as a sacred object in homes to invoke the goddess’s presence and blessings.

Grains, known as Dhanya, are symbols of sustenance and wealth. The presence of abundant Dhanya signifies the goddess’s blessings of prosperity. In her form as Dhanya Lakshmi, she bestows abundance and nourishment to all living beings.

The Shri Yantra is a powerful geometric symbol representing the goddess in her supreme form, Tripura Sundari Shri Mahalakshmi. It embodies all of her energy and power and is revered as the most potent of all Yantras, attracting wealth, prosperity, and spiritual growth

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