Shri Varalakshmi Vratam Puja Seva

Story of Shri Varalakshmi Vrata (Vratam)

The Legend: Devi Lakshmi Grants a Boon

The origin of the Varalakshmi Vratam is mentioned in the Skanda Purana: Once, a devout woman named Charumati, living in Magadha (modern-day Bihar), was known for her piety, devotion to her husband, and service to her in-laws. Pleased with her dedication, Devi Lakshmi appeared in her dream and instructed her to perform a special Vrat (ritual fast) on a Friday in the month of Shravana (July - August).

Charumati followed the instructions and performed the Vratam with full faith. Miraculously, after the Puja, immense wealth and prosperity flowed into her household and those of other women who joined her. Since then, the practice of observing Varalakshmi Vratam spread across regions as a means to invoke Varalakshmi - the boon giving form of Lakshmi.

Who is Varalakshmi?

“Vara” means boon and “Lakshmi” is the Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity. Varalakshmi is a benevolent aspect of Lakshmi who grants boons to sincere devotees. She represents the Ashta Lakshmis (eight forms of Lakshmi), each symbolizing:

• Dhana Lakshmi (wealth)
• Dhanya Lakshmi (agriculture and food)
• Veera Lakshmi (courage)
• Santana Lakshmi (children/progeny)
• Vijaya Lakshmi (victory)
• Aishwarya Lakshmi (prosperity)
• Gaja Lakshmi (royal power)
• Adi Lakshmi (primordial energy)

When is it Celebrated?

• Tithi: Friday before Full Moon (Purnima) in the month of Shravana
• 2025 Date: August 8, 2025 (Friday)

How is Varalakshmi Vratam Observed?

1. Women wake up early, clean the house, and take a head bath.
2. A Kalasha (pot) is decorated to represent Mata Varalakshmi:
   1. Kalasha is filled with rice, turmeric, coins, mango leaves, and a coconut on top.
   2. The pot is adorned with a saree and face of the Devi.
3. Puja and Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names) are chanted.
4. Women tie a sacred thread (yellow or red) on their right hand.
5. Naivedyam (food offerings) like sweets, fruits, and Pongal are offered.
6. In some households, “Haldi-Kumkum” is shared with visiting women.
7. Women do not break the fast until evening after performing the Puja.

Significance & Benefits of Varamahalakshmi Vratam

• Blessings for the family’s health and wealth
• Longevity of husband and protection of children
• Success in household matters and career
• Removes obstacles in life, brings inner peace and harmony
• Believed to be equal to worshipping Ashtalakshmi

It is a form of Shakti worship - celebrating the feminine divine as the preserver of abundance, grace, and strength in families.

Popular in Which Regions?

• Karnataka
• Andhra Pradesh
• Telangana
• Tamil Nadu
• Parts of Maharashtra

JyotirGamaya will be facilitating various Sevas on the auspicious day, when the divine energies are at their peak. Experience the Divine - Wherever You Are!

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Below is the significance and benefits of each of the sevas.

1. Shri Mahalakshmi Mahapuja

Includes:

• Panchamrut & Dhravya Abhishekam (ritual bathing)
• Vishesha Alankara Seva (special decoration)
• Archana (chanting names of the deity)
• Naivedya (food offering)
• Maha Mangalaarti (grand concluding worship)

Significance & Benefits:

• Panchamrut & Dhravya Abhishekam:
  • Abhishekam with Panchamrut (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar) purifies and energizes the deity's idol.
  • Symbolizes purification of body, mind, and soul.
  • Dhravya Abhishekam with other sacred substances (e.g., sandalwood paste, turmeric) invites divine grace.
• Vishesha Alankara Seva:
  • The deity is adorned with fine clothes, jewels, and flowers.
  • Symbolizes respect, love, and celebration of divine beauty.
  • Enhances the spiritual atmosphere, drawing the devotee's mind to divine splendor.
• Archana:
  • Chanting the 108 names of Mahalakshmi with offerings.
  • Each name invokes a specific quality or blessing (wealth, peace, health, dharma).
  • Highly beneficial for manifesting the devi's blessings in daily life.
• Naivedya:
  • Offering food expresses gratitude and surrender.
  • Sharing of prasad (blessed food) sanctifies the devotee’s home and life.
• Maha Mangalaarti:
  • Concludes the puja with light and sound vibrations.
  • Removes negativity, energizes the space, and draws in divine vibrations.
  • Brings joy, clarity, and auspiciousness to the home.

Overall Benefits:

• Attracts wealth, peace, prosperity, and harmony.
• Removes obstacles in personal and financial matters.
• Enhances spiritual devotion and inner peace.

2. Kumkum Archana & Maha Mangalaarti Seva

Significance:

• Kumkum Archana:
  • Kumkum (vermilion) is a symbol of Shakti (divine feminine energy) and auspiciousness.
  • Used during the chanting of Mata Lakshmi’s names.
  • Enhances feminine energy, marital bliss, and prosperity.
• Maha Mangalaarti:
  • As mentioned, this is a powerful ritual to invoke divine light and protection.
  • Drives away negativity and brings blessings to the family.

Benefits:

• Promotes auspiciousness in married life, fertility, and family well-being.
• Enhances spiritual energy in the home.
• Aids in the fulfillment of personal wishes and desires related to health, wealth, and relationships.

3. Bhagina Offering to Five Sumangalis

Includes:

• Traditional items like blouse cloth, bangles, haldi-kumkum, comb, mirror, tamboola, fruits.

Significance:

• Offering baagina to five married women (sumangalis) symbolizes honoring Devi Lakshmi herself, who is believed to manifest in each sumangali.
• Each item offered is symbolic:
  • Blouse cloth & bangles – Signifies Auspiciousness, & marital prosperity.
  • Haldi-kumkum – Haldi represents Devi Gowri & Kumkum represents Devi Lakshmi, symbolising health, auspiciousness, Shakti & Abundance
  • Comb & mirror – Represents Shringara Lakshmi & Roop Lakshmi, signifying beauty, clarity, and self-care.
  • Tamboola & fruits – nourishment and fulfillment.

Benefits:

• Blessings of the sumangalis bring long-lasting prosperity and well-being.
• Enhances family harmony, longevity of spouse, and marital happiness.
• Creates a cycle of giving, invoking positive karma and grace.
• This Seva brings the Puja to a conclusion with blessings.