Varalaxmi Vratham

Varalaxmi Vratham

Amman given to Sarasa by my mom

Amman given to Sarasa by my mom

My mother used to sincerely do Varalaxmi Vratham for several years with this beautiful Amman she had made! When my father passed away in 74,she Cd have given this to my elder brother’s wife or to any of her 4 wonderful daughters! But she loved my wife so much, she gave it to her asking Sarasa to do the Puja every year without fail.

Sarasa doing Puja

Sarasa doing Puja

This Amman has travelled all over the world and has given us a special consolation which any one else can’t give!

History :
Varalakshmi Vrata is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam).
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!

The history of the origin Of the Vara Lakshmi Vrata is rather interesting. Lakshmi is said to have visited a pious woman by name Charumathi, living in the city of Kuntinapura in Magadha (Bihar), in one of her dreams and expressed her satisfaction at her devotion to her children. When she woke up from her sleep, she took a bath and worshiped Lakshmi to ensure her blessings. When the other ladies heard of her dream and her worship of Lakshmi, they too began to worship her, and the custom is then said to have spread everywhere throughout the land in course of time..

May Goddess Varalaxmi bless us All!

3 thoughts on “Varalaxmi Vratham

  1. Thank you for giving the background ground
    Of Varalakshmi Nonmbu.It is nice to learn about our customs and tradition.We have to pray these should be followed forever by our youngsters.

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