Varalakshmi Vratam

“Varalakshmi Vratam” is the most important pooja performed by women in the month of Sravanamasam, it is done on one of the Sravana Shukravaram of Sravanamasam, mostly the second Friday.

In this month every Tuesday  pooja of  Mangalagouri  vratam is performed and pooja of Mahalakshmi is performed on Every Friday .

VaraLakshmi Vratham is performed either on 2nd firday of the  Sravana maasam or before the firday of full moon day (Pournami).

Vara means godsend [boon].

Performing pooja (Vratam) to Varalakshmi will bring in benefits to people who perform it  with utmost devotion and discipline .

The Eight Forces which are considered to be recognized and pleased are

·         Sri (Known for Wealth)

·         Bhu (Known as Earth)

·         Sarasvati (Goddess of learning)

·         Priti ( Known for love)

·         Kirti (Known as Fame)

·         Shanti (Known as Peace)

·         Tushti(For Pleasure in Life)

·         Pushti (To give Strength)

Each of these forces are called and known as Lakshmi and all eight forces together called as Ashta Lakshmis.