If you have been struggling with financial difficulties for a long time, the year 2025 presents a special opportunity to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The Varalakshmi Vrat, observed on the last Friday of the Shravan month, will fall on August 8th this year. This day is considered particularly auspicious for obtaining the boons of Goddess Lakshmi. Observing this fast not only alleviates financial problems but also bestows blessings of progeny, stability in marital life, and prosperity.
Varalakshmi Vrat: Auspicious Confluence of Date and Day
In the year 2025, Varalakshmi Vrat will be celebrated on Friday, August 8th. This day falls just one day before Raksha Bandhan, further enhancing its significance. Friday holds special importance for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, and when this day coincides with the Amavasya or Chaturdashi Tithi of the Sawan month, its religious impact is amplified.
Why is Varalakshmi Vrat So Special?
Varalakshmi Vrat is dedicated to the "Varadata" (boon-granting) form of Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, devotees seek boons from Goddess Lakshmi—for wealth, happiness, progeny, health, and marital bliss. Notably, this fast can be observed not only by women but also by men. Varalakshmi Vrat is primarily celebrated with great devotion and faith in South India, but now this fast is becoming popular throughout the country.
Religious Beliefs and Puranic References
According to the Puranas, once Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva which fast is the most superior and rewarding. Then Shiva mentioned the Varalakshmi Vrat and said that by observing this fast, all the desires of a person are fulfilled. Its effect brings happiness, peace, and a shower of wealth in the house.
How to Perform Varalakshmi Vrat Puja?
The method of worship for Varalakshmi Vrat is quite special and is performed with full devotion and adherence to the rules.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Method):
- Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the worship place of the house and make a Rangoli.
- Establish the idol or picture of Goddess Lakshmi on a platform.
- Offer a thread coated with turmeric, having 9 knots tied in it, to the Goddess and later tie it on your wrist.
- Recite Shree Sukta or Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali.
- Distribute Prasad and finally listen to the Vrat Katha (fasting story).
Do These Remedies on the Day of Varalakshmi Vrat
- Donating items of adornment to married women on this day is considered extremely auspicious.
- Feeding a poor person or donating food grains brings special merit.
- Donating seven types of grains, black sesame seeds, and ghee removes poverty from life.
- Offer water to the Peepal tree and light a lamp under it, meditating on Goddess Lakshmi.
Effect of the Fast
By observing Varalakshmi Vrat, not only financial crises are averted, but also family discords, marital life problems, obstacles in progeny happiness, and hindrances in job-business are removed. By observing this fast, love, harmony, and peace remain in the family. It is believed that the woman who observes this fast attains unbroken good fortune and her marital life remains successful.
