![]() ![]() Because of the popularity in some states of India, it is declared as an optional official holiday in India. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping Ashtalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength. Varalakshmi Vrata is performed by married woman for the well being of all the family members, especially husband, to get progeny etc. The Hindu festival going by the name ‘Vara Lakshmi Vrata’ is celebrated on the Second Friday or the Friday before full moon day – Poornima in the month of Śravaṇā, also called Śawan in Hindi and Aadi in Tamil which corresponds to the English months of July-August It is an important pooja performed by married women in most of the southern states of Indi. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam). Varalakshmi Vrata is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity.
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