Varalakshmi Vratam Date for 2020 in India – Friday, July 31, 2020
Varalakshmi Vratam is a popular pooja and fasting day to appease Goddess Varalakshmi known for granting boons (Vara). Varalakshmi is a form of Goddess Lakshmi, who is the consort of Lord Vishnu. This Hindu festival is observed on the last Friday during Shravana Shukla Paksha and usually occurs in July–August every year.
Puja Muhurat 2020
| Muhurat | Day Parts | Timings |
| Simha Lagna Muhurat | Morning | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM Duration – 2 Hours 15 Mins |
| Vrishchika Lagna Muhurat | Noon | 1:20 PM to 3:40 PM Duration – 2 Hours 20 Mins |
| Kumbha Lagna Muhurat | Evening | 7:25 PM to 8:52 PM Duration – 1 Hour 28 Mins |
| Vrishabha Lagna Muhurat | Night | 11:53 PM to 1:48 AM (Aug 10) Duration – 1 Hour 55 Mins |
The most auspicious time to worship Goddess Lakshmi is during the Sthir Lagna (fixed Lagna). The above mentioned Puja timings are given only according to fixed Lagna timings.
Varalakshmi Vratam is also called as Varalakshmi Nomu.
What is the story of Varalakshmi Vratam?
The story of Varalakshmi Vratam relates to a prosperous town named Kundinyapura. In Kundinyapura (now in Amravati district in Maharashtra), there lived a woman called Charumathi with her husband. One day, Goddess Lakshmi appeared in her dream and suggested her to worship Varalakshmi to fulfill her wishes. Varalakshmi is another form of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
When Charumathi revealed her dream to the family, they encouraged her to perform the pooja. Many other women of the village also joined her in performing the pooja. They offered many sweets to the Goddess along with mantra chanting.
Who can perform the Pooja?
- Varalakshmi Vrata is performed by married women for the well being of their family members.
- This is also performed by women for the long life of their husbands.
- Women who are getting trouble conceiving a child of their own also perform this Vrata to get the boon of a child.
How to perform Varalakshmi Pooja?
- A Kalasha is taken which represents the Goddess or deity. Kalasham will be decorated with a saree, garlands, and flowers.
- Offerings of fruits and sweets are made in front of the diety.
- Women then worship Goddess Lakshmi with utmost devotion.
- Dorak (a sacred thread) is tied on the wrists of women after the pooja has been completed. The thread signifies protection and devotion for Goddess.
- Married women then exchange several gifts and auspicious things to bring good faith in each other’s lives.
- Varalakshmi fasting is also observed by married women on this day.
- The following Mantras are also chanted in favor of Goddess Varalakshmi.
| Sanskrit Mantra | English Translation | Meaning |
| पद्मसने पद्मकरे | Padmasana Padmakare | She who sits on the lotus |
| सर्व लोकैक पूजिते। | Sarva Lokaika Poojithe | The Goddess whole world pray |
| नारायणप्रिये देवि | Narayana Priya Devi | Goddess who is dear to Narayana |
| सुप्रीता भव सर्वदा॥ | Supreeta Bhava Sarvada | Shower your Goodness on me too |
Varalakshmi Vratam Puja Samagri
Given below is the list of Puja Samagri (materials) which should be collected before starting Varalakshmi Vrat Puja:
- Kalasam/ Kalash
- Garland (माला)
- Flowers (पुष्प)
- Betel leaves (पान के पत्ते)
- Kumkum (कुम्कुम)
- Turmeric (हल्दी)
- Sandal Powder(चन्दन)
- Raw Rice (अक्षत)
- Incense sticks (अगरबत्ती)
- Moli (मोली)
- Sambrani (धूप)
- Camphor (कर्पूर)
- Vibhuti (विभूति)
- Deepak (दीपक)
- Puja Bell (घन्टी)
- Mirror (दर्पण)
- Comb (कंघा)
- Curd (दही)
- Milk (दूध)
- Water (जल)
- Banana (केले)
- Panchamrita (पञ्चामृत)
- Prasad (प्रसाद)
Significance of Varalakshmi Vratam
- It is believed that worshipping Goddess Varamahalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi.
- Eight energies of Goddess Lakshmi are recognized and these are-
- Siri (Wealth)
- Bhu (Earth)
- Sarasvathi (Wisdom)
- Preethi (Love)
- Keerthi (Fame)
- Shanthi (Peace)
- Santushti (contentment)
- Pushti (Strength)
- The worship of Lakshmi is said to obtain health, wealth and prosperity.
- As per the legend, this pooja and fasting were suggested by Lord Parameswara itself to be performed by his consort Parvathi.
- It is believed that the Varalakshmi form of Goddess Lakshmi also grants boons and fulfills all desires of her devotees.
Celebration in India
Due to the rising popularity of this auspicious day, it is now being declared as an optional official holiday in some states of India. Varalakshmi Vratam is very popular fasting and Puja day in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. However, in North Indian states Varalakshmi Puja is not as popular as it is popular in South Indian states.
If you have any questions related to Varalakshmi Vratam, please leave a comment below and we will reply within an hour.
Wishing you a prosperous and healthy Varalakshmi Vratam!
Lalita says
Is varalakshmi pooja similar to karva chauth?
swapna says
can we perform varalakshmi pooja in the evening?
Shweta says
Process of removing kalash
kalPANA says
Can I Perform varalakshmi pooja in 4th or 5th week ?As I am doing it for the first time since I got married?Also I had both weeks are not good to do it for the first timers
Monisha says
Hello…could you tell me at what time should we perform varalaxmi vratham on 3rd Friday that is tomorrow
Sumanth says
Something i heard that we should not celebrate on 16th august varamahalakshmi Pooja?
Bhavani Srinivasan says
I did varalakshmi pooja and taken idol back and kept in rice on Saturday night. Someone said it is ok some said it is not correct. Which is true?
Priya says
While decorating god. Instead of Jade can v leave free hairs backside?
Geeta says
For how many days do keep varalakshmi at home
Sindhu says
If i start doing this pooja, then should I continue to do it the consecutive years?
Or is it okay to skip a year or two in between
Durga says
When we have to remove the varalakshmi vratam items plz reply
Thippeswamy says
Yesterday we have placed Lakshmi.. Today we need to remove. Which is the good time?
Jyothi says
In this year is it good. To do ??first tm kalusham for varalaxmi vratam
sravya says
Are these timings valid for USA?
Usha says
Today Wat time is best for pooja
Ambika ramadas says
Kalash stapana for varalakshmi vrata is clear from this article.After performing lakshmi pooja…What will do with this kalasha rice & coconut…?when it will remove ? If there is any procedure or timing to remove kalash after puja.If there any ritual duration to Keep kalash at home after puja?
Amruta Anand says
What kind of fasting do we do on this day
Madhu Shree says
Any mantra during the pooja to conceive
Narayanaswamy b says
Hi my name is narayanaswamy B
Tomorrow what time is best time to get new car delivery.. And Pooja…please tel me urgently
Sasidhar Darla says
you can get it delivered in any of the lagna times listed
Pratima says
What’s pooja timings in Auckland, New Zealand?
Sasidhar Darla says
The lagna times listed here are in indian standard time. convert them to auckland time accordingly.
Soumya Girish says
Can we do it before 6.30 am… Around 5am?
Sasidhar Darla says
I would recommend to follow the lagna times
Rahul says
What are the gifts which can me exchanged on this day?
Sasidhar Darla says
any gifts related to gold are good
Bhagya lakshmi says
Is varalakshmi vratham is performed morning or evening?
Sasidhar Darla says
It can be performed anytime during the lagnas that are given in the article.
B Anusha says
I don’t understand the lagnas. Could you pls tell me the time when I should do the Puja in the morning. Pls
Sasidhar Darla says
The timings of the lagnas are also provided in the article. If you want to do it in the morning then the time is between 6:30 am and 8:45 am.
Seema says
Puja saamgri list
Uday says
Do man can do varalakshmi pooja