Varamahalakshmi Vratam is an important Puja, dedicated to
Goddess Varalakshmi, performed by many women in the states of Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Varalakshmi is another form of Lord
Vishnu's consort Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. In North Indian states
Varalakshmi Puja is not as popular as those of South Indian states.
Varamahalakshmi Vratam falls during Shukla Paksha of Hindu month
Shravan and it is observed on first Friday before Shravan Purnima. Shravan
Purnima is observed as Raksha Bandhan in most Indian states. Varamahalakshmi Vratam
also happens to be second Friday in Shravan month. Currently it falls in month
of July or August in English calendar.
Varamahalakshmi Puja is performed by married women for the
well-being of husband and the other family members. It is believed that
worshipping Goddess Vara-Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping
Ashta-Lakshmi - the eight Goddesses of Wealth (Sri), Earth (Bhu), Learning
(Saraswati), Love (Priti), Fame (Kirti), Peace (Shanti), Pleasure (Tushti) and
Strength (Pushti).
Varalakshmi Vratam is one of the most appropriate days to
propitiate and to seek blessing of the Goddess Lakshmi.
Popular Kannada Devotional Song on Mahalakshmi Sung by Bharataratna Dr. BHIMSEN JOSHI.MP3
Popular Kannada Devotional Song on Mahalakshmi Sung by Bharataratna Dr. BHIMSEN JOSHI.MP3
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