Varamahalakshmi Vratam

Goddess Varamahalakshmi (form of Lakshmi)

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Varamahalakshmi Vratam falls on the Friday before the full moon (Purnima) of Shravana month and is one of the most important women's vrats in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Married women fast and perform elaborate puja of Goddess Varamahalakshmi — who grants all boons — for the prosperity and wellbeing of their families.

Dates 2026–2027

August 28, 2026

Mantra

ॐ वरलक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Varalakshmyai Namaha

Om Varalakshmyai Namaha — I bow to Goddess Varamahalakshmi, the bestower of boons and the fulfiller of desires

✦ Special Note

A pot (kalasha) is decorated with mango leaves, coconut, and a face drawn in turmeric — this represents Varamahalakshmi. Nine knots of sacred thread (doram) are tied on the wrist. Sundal (various types) is offered at each puja hour. The puja is performed before noon. Neighbours and relatives are invited for the ceremony and prasad.

Foods Allowed

Fresh fruitsMilk and dairyCoconut and coconut waterSundal (cooked chickpeas or lentils — the traditional prasad)Rice flour sweets (kozhukattai, modak)Rock salt (sendha namak)

Foods to Avoid

Non-vegetarian foodOnion and garlicAlcoholGrains (for those observing strict fast before puja)

Meal Idea

Coconut rice and sundal (chana dal or chickpeas with coconut) — the sacred South Indian prasad of Varamahalakshmi Puja

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