Vara Laxmi Vrata is observed on the Second Friday of the Shravan month. Varalakshmi Vratham is a popular ritual observed by married women in states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival to appeas the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to grant long life to their husbands, and great riches to their families.
वरलक्ष्मी व्रत विशेष रूप से श्रावण मास की पूर्णिमा के दिन मनाया जाता है। देवी वरलक्ष्मी, लक्ष्मी के दूसरे अवतार के नाम से भी जानी जाती हैं जिन्हें हम “धन की देवी” कहते हैं। महिलायें इस दिन प्रातः जल्दी उठकर स्नान करती हैं और अपने आप को नए कपड़ों और ज़ेवरों से सजाती हैं। घरों को सजाने के लिए रंगीन और सुन्दर रंगोली बनाई जाती हैं।
Var Laxmi Mata
Vrat Katha
Charumathi, a Brahmin woman lived in a town, Kundina. She was very humble and kind in her nature. She was very much devoted to her husband and family.
One night, Goddess Laxmi appeared in her dream and told her to worship Vara Laxmi and seek her blessings. Goddess Laxmi also explained the Vrata procedure and the best day to observe Vara Laxmi Vrata. Laxmi asked Charumathi to observe Varalaxmi Vrata on the Second Friday of Shravana Month.
Charumathi informed about the dream to his husband and family. She also told to her friends and the word spread throughout the town. On the Second Friday of Shravan Month, Charumathi along with her family, friends and the women of the town observe Vara Laxmi Vrata. They worshipped Vara Laxmi with utmost devotion and offered special recipes and fruits to please her. Goddess Vara Laxmi appeared before them and granted boons to all of them. Their houses were filled with grains, diamonds, jewels and gold. They all lived happily in their rest of life. Since the time, women have begun observing Vara Laxmi Vrata every year on the specific Friday.
