The Mahalaxmi fast runs from August 31 to September 14 and is considered auspicious for pleasing Goddess Lakshmi. According to religious scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the home between 7 PM and 9 PM. During this time, sleeping, eating, cutting hair, or using abusive language is considered inauspicious. Goddess Lakshmi resides only in a clean home.
Mata Lakshmi's Residence: The Mahalaxmi fast lasts for 16 days, from August 31 to September 14, 2025. According to religious belief, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the home between 7 PM and 9 PM. During this time, sleeping, eating, cutting hair or nails, or exhibiting anger and using abusive language is considered inauspicious. Goddess Lakshmi resides only in clean and well-organized homes, and adhering to this increases wealth and prosperity.
When Goddess Lakshmi arrives at home
According to religious beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi enters the home in the evening. Specifically, the period from 7 PM to 9 PM is considered the time for Goddess Lakshmi's visit. This period is known as Pradosh Kaal. During this time, Goddess Lakshmi travels from house to house. Therefore, certain specific activities should not be performed during this time.
Never do these things during this time
Performing certain activities during Goddess Lakshmi's visit is considered inauspicious. These actions can invite poverty and negative energy into the home.
- Sleeping and Eating: Sleeping or eating between 7 PM and 9 PM is prohibited.
- Abusive Language and Anger: Angering or speaking profanities during this time does not please Goddess Lakshmi.
- Cutting Hair and Nails: Cutting hair or nails in the evening is considered inauspicious.
- Touching Tulsi: Touching the Tulsi plant or offering water to it during Goddess Lakshmi's visit is considered detrimental.
In which homes does Lakshmi always reside
According to religious belief, Goddess Lakshmi always resides in homes that are clean, well-organized, and beautifully decorated. Such homes never lack wealth and grains, and prosperity is maintained.
What to do first thing in the morning
Certain special measures are taken in the morning after waking up to please Goddess Lakshmi. First, wash your hands and chant the mantra "Karagre vasate Lakshmi..." while looking at your palms. Afterward, worship the Tulsi plant and keep the main entrance clean. Drawing rangoli near the entrance is considered auspicious. Lighting incense sticks in the home in the evening also pleases Lakshmi.
These signs appear in the home before Lakshmi's arrival
According to astrology, certain auspicious signs appear in the home before Goddess Lakshmi's arrival. These signs herald the arrival of wealth and prosperity.
- Seeing an owl in the house
- A swarm of black ants in the house
- A bird building a nest in the house
- Seeing a lotus or an elephant in dreams
- Itching in the right hand
The significance of Mahalaxmi Vrat
The Mahalaxmi Vrat is considered a meritorious fast. Observing this fast pleases Goddess Lakshmi, bringing happiness, prosperity, and good fortune to the home. Devotion, spiritual practice, and worship hold special significance during this fast. Religious belief states that by observing the fast and its rules, the Goddess of wealth bestows special blessings.
