Worship method of Varalakshmi fast
The month of Sawan is not only for greenery, rain and devotion to Bholenath, but also to get the grace of Maa Lakshmi. There is a fast in this month which is considered a symbol of faith, devotion and resolve of women. This is Varalakshmi fast. In this fast, women perform sixteen adornments and worship Maa Lakshmi and wish for the happiness and prosperity of their family. This festival is very popular in South India.
Varalakshmi fast will be celebrated on 8 August in 2025 and the special thing is that on this day, special coincidences like Indra Yoga and Sukarma Yoga are becoming. Which make the worship even more impressive. It is believed that on this day, Ashtalakshmi resides in the life of a woman fasting with reverence, that is, not only wealth, but also children, victory, patience, learning and opulence in her life. This is the reason that this festival is not just a fast, but the emission of welfare.
When is Varalakshmi fast?
According to the Hindu calendar, Varalakshmi fast will be kept on August 8, Friday in 2025. This day falls on the second date of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. Friday and Lakshmi are considered deeply related, and on this day, auspicious coincidences like Indra Yoga and Sukarma Yoga are also becoming, which make the fruits of worship even more effective.
Legendary importance of Varalakshmi fast
The story of Varalakshmi Vrat is associated with Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Once Mata Parvati asked Shiva that which fast is the most welfare for women, then Shiva told the glory of Varalakshmi fast. It is believed that a woman who performs this fast in a rule, has the abode of Ashtalakshmi, wealth, grain, children, learning, patience, victory, valor and Gaja Lakshmi.
Worship method of Varalakshmi fast
Bath and resolution– In the morning, get up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath and wear clean clothes, then take a pledge to fast.
Kalash installation– Say red or yellow cloth on a wooden party. Place a little rice on it and install a urn on it. Add water, betel nut, turmeric, a coin and akshat to the urn. Keep mango leaves and coconut above.
Installation– Install the idol or picture of Maa Lakshmi near the Kalash. Offer them flowers, rice, kumkum, turmeric etc.
Aarti and Katha– Worship Maa Lakshmi duly and then read or listen to Varalakshmi fast. The story of Mata Charumati comes in the story, whose fast the entire city became prosperous.
Bhog offerOffer kheer, fruits, pyasam, coconut, sweets, and South Indian cuisine to Maa Lakshmi.
Exchange of good luck material-Fasting women offer honey to each other (bangles, sindoor, bindi, mehndi etc.) and take blessings.
Prasad distribution and fasting conclusionIn the end, distribute the offerings to all and conclude the fast. Some women open the fast the next day, while some eat food on the evening on this day.
Who should do this fast?
This fast is considered especially auspicious for married women. She does it for her husband’s long life, family prosperity and good fortune. At the same time, virgin girls can also do it with a good groom.
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.