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Vararalakshmi Vrat 2025: The fast of Varalakshmi coming in the month of Sawan is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and has special significance in South India. On this day, Suhagin women observe this fast for the happiness and prosperity of their family and the long life of the husband. It is believed that by observing a fast on this day and worshiping by law, Goddess Lakshmi is pleased and fills the houses of her devotees with wealth. This fast is considered equal to the worship of eight forms of Sakshat Lakshmi, Adi Lakshmi, Dhan Lakshmi, Patience Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santan Lakshmi, Vijay Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi and Dhanya Lakshmi. According to the Panchang, this year, Varalakshmi fast will be kept on 8 August 2025, Friday.
Auspicious time of Varalakshmi fast
- Leo Ascendant (Morning Muhurta): 07:15 am to 09:17 am
- Scorpio Ascendant (afternoon Muhurta): 01:41 pm to 03:59 pm
- Aquarius Ascendant (Evening Muhurta): 07:44 pm to 09:14 pm
- Taurus Ascendant (midnight Muhurta): 12:21 pm to 02:22 pm (9 August)
Worship of Varalakshmi fast
The worship method of Varalakshmi Vrat is simple and pure. Women observing fast get up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. After this, first of all, clean the place of worship in the house and lay red cloth on a post. Place a pile of rice on it and install a urn. Put water, intact, betel nut, coins and turmeric in the urn. Place mango leaves and coconut over the urn.
Now install the idol or photo of Goddess Lakshmi near the Kalash and call on the goddess. Decorate Devi Lakshmi with red clothes, jewelery and flowers. Offer them sweets, fruits and panchamrit. During the puja, chant the mantra ‘Om Shree Kamle Kamalalaya Prasid Mahalakshmiy Namah’. After this, listen to the Varalakshmi fast story and finally perform the Aarti of the Goddess. The next day, by offering bhog to the goddess and distributing the prasad to all, pass the fast.
Importance of Varalakshmi fast
The special importance of Varalakshmi fast is seen in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. This fast is kept for good luck, prosperity and good health. ‘Vara’ means ‘boon’ and ‘Lakshmi’ means the goddess of wealth and splendor. It is believed that on this day Maa Lakshmi blesses the devotees in eight forms. Following Varalakshmi fast not only brings wealth, but also brings happiness, peace, prosperity and good fortune in the family. This fast removes all kinds of sufferings and sorrows with the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. By fasting on this day, the blessings of united good fortune to the suhaginas.
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