Varalakshmi Pooja, Vrat and Vidhi (वरलक्ष्मी पूजा, व्रत और विधि )

Varalakshmi Vrat is considered a very holy fast in Hinduism. Varalakshmi Puja is one of the days dedicated to Lakshmi, the Mata of wealth and prosperity. This year Varalakshmi Vrat is on 25th August 2023.Vara Lakshmi Devi is a form of Mahalakshmi herself. Varalakshmi Devi was incarnated from the milky ocean known as Khir Sagar. The color of Vara Lakshmi is described as the color of the milky ocean and she is adorned in colorful clothes. It is believed that the form of Mata Varalakshmi is a boon and she fulfills all the wishes of her devotees. Therefore this form of Mata is known as "Vara" and "Lakshmi". Varalakshmi Vrat is observed on Friday a week before Shravan Shukla Paksha. It comes just a few days before Rakhi and Shravan Purnima. This fast has its own special glory. By keeping this fast, the poorness of the house is ended, as well as happiness and wealth remain in the family.

Vrat Beliefs:
According to Vedas, Puranas and scriptures, Varalakshmi Jayanti is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month.

According to religious beliefs, this fast gives married couples the pleasure of having children. Suhagan women keep this fast with great enthusiasm due to the fast of femininity. By observing this fast, the fast attains happiness, wealth and prosperity. By keeping Varalakshmi fast, one gets fruits equal to Ashtalakshmi Pujan. If her husband is kept this fast along with the wife, then its importance increases manifold. This fast is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.