![]() ‘Vara’ Lakshmi is the goddess who grants boons to her devotees without hesitation. The scriptures mention that any married woman performing this Vratam brings all the eight fortunes to her family. Each force or energy is considered to be a form of Lakshmi – Sri (wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (Learning), Preeti (Love), Keerti(Fame), Shanti (Peace), Thushti (Pleasure)and Pushti (Strength). Goddess Lakshmi pervades this Universe in the form of eight essential energies. This pooja is particularly popular among the women folk of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra. Varalakshmi Vratam is one of the most important festivals of the month. Married women perform several vratams during this sacred month. ![]() This month is considered to be sacred and auspicious for Indian women. This month being the favorite month of Lord Vishnu, it is believed that Goddess Mahalakshmi worships the Lord during the month of Shravan. The Janma Nakshatra of Lord Vishnu is Shravana and, therefore, the Hindu month is named after this nakshatra. ![]() Varalakshmi Vratham falls on the second Friday of Shravana month (Shukla Paksha) or the Friday just before Shravana Poornima. ![]()
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