Varalakshmi Vratham 2023: Date, puja timing, Celebration and Mantra

The Varamahalakshmi Vrat or the Varalakshmi Vrat is associated with the Goddess of Fortune, Goddess Lakshmi. The word ‘Vara’ represents ‘Boon’. On this holy day, the devotees perform a specific and special ‘Lakshmi Puja’ to please the Goddess Lakshmi and for seeking good fortune, wealth and success.

Varalakshmi Vrat 2023: Date and Time

This year, Varalaxmi Vrat will be observed on August 25, 2023, which corresponds to the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Saawan.

Morning Puja Muhurat (Simha Lagna) – August 25, 2023 – 05:55 am to 07:40 am

Afternoon Puja Muhurat (Vrishchika Lagna) – August 25, 2023 – 12:14 pm to 02:32 pm

Evening Puja Muhurat (Kumbha Lagna) – August 25, 2023 – 06:19 pm to 07:48 pm

Midnight Puja Muhurat (Vrishabha Lagna) – August 26, 2023 – 10:50 pm to 12:46 pm

Varalakshmi Vrat 2023 Mantra:

Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah॥

Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi

Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om॥

Varalakshmi Puja: Significance

Varalakshmi Puja holds immense significance among Hindus. On this auspicious day, married women observe a fast for the well-being of their families, husbands, and children, seeking blessings from Goddess Varalakshmi.

This devoted observance is believed to bring happiness, prosperity, wealth, and longevity. The practice is associated with the blessings of Ashtalaxmi, representing eight fundamental forces: Wealth, Courage, Offspring, Wisdom, Success, Nourishment, Strength, and Force.

Varalakshmi Vrat: Celebration

The day begins with women rising early, purifying the puja room, and adorning clean clothes after bathing. A wooden plank covered with a yellow or red cloth is prepared, upon which an idol of Goddess Lakshmi is placed, facing the east.

Sandalwood and vermilion are used to mark the tilak on the plank. An arrangement of offerings, including unbroken rice, betel leaves, assorted fruits, and a silver coin, is made. A decorated kalash with mango leaves and a coconut is also positioned.

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The worship begins with the inclusion of an idol of Lord Ganesha. After lighting a lamp and offering prayers to Lord Ganesha, the puja proceeds with the recitation of the Vrat Katha. Seeking blessings and forgiveness, devotees conclude by breaking the coconut and sharing it among family members. The following day, another puja is performed to conclude the fast, and the water from the kalash is sprinkled throughout the household.