Varalakshmi Vrat • August 28 2026
Varalakshmi Vrat 2026 — Puja Vidhi
Varalakshmi Vrat — called Varalakshmi Vratham or Varamahalakshmi festival in South India — is observed on the sacred Friday of the Shravana full-moon week. In 2026, it falls on August 28 (Friday), the day of Shravana Purnima. In South India and Maharashtra, this is the most significant fast for Maa Lakshmi.
Vrat Date
August 28 2026 (Friday)
Friday of Shravana Purnima
Puja Muhurat
6:00 AM — 8:30 AM
Pratah (morning) muhurat
Udyapan
August 28 (Purnima day itself)
Shravana Purnima: August 28 2026
Parana
August 29 (Saturday)
After sunrise
Puja Samagri
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0/10- Maa Lakshmi idol or picture
- Kalash — brass or clay
- Mango leaves — 5 or 11
- Shrifal (coconut) — for kalash
- Red or yellow cloth — for altar
- Lotus flowers — 8 or 16
- Kumkum, turmeric, rice
- Panchamrit — milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar
- Naivedya — kheer, peda, fruit
- Gold thread — to tie on wrist
Puja Vidhi — 7 Steps
Morning Bath
Bathe before sunrise. Wear yellow or red clothes.
Vrat Sankalpa
"I observe Varalakshmi Vrat for wealth, fortune and children." Take sankalpa facing east.
Kalash Sthapana
Fill kalash with water. Add mango leaves. Place coconut on top. Wrap gold thread around it.
Shodashopachara
Worship Maa Lakshmi with 16 offerings. Say "Om Varalakshmyai Namah" for each offering.
Varalakshmi Mantra
"Om Shrim Hrim Varalakshmyai Namah" — 108 times. Then recite Sri Suktam.
Golden Thread
After puja, tie the golden thread (mani-dora) on your wrist. This is the most important step of the vrat.
Bhog and Aarti
Offer kheer, peda and fruit. Perform Mahalakshmi Aarti. Distribute prasad.
Decoration Ideas
Kalash Shringar
Dress the coconut with a saree or blouse — it is considered a form of Maa Lakshmi.
Rangoli
Draw rangoli of lotus, footprints and Lakshmi Yantra at the entrance.
Floral Canopy
Decorate the puja altar canopy with marigold and rose flowers.
Deepamalika
Place 16 ghee lamps around the altar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Varalakshmi Vrat” and when is it observed?
It explains varalakshmi vrat — the occasion, the deity or planet it honours, and where it falls in the Hindu calendar. The exact date follows the Vedic Panchang and shifts each year, so VedKosh gives the current date along with the vidhi.
How is “Varalakshmi Vrat” observed?
Observance typically involves a vrat (fast), puja of the presiding deity, and traditional rituals done after a morning bath with shraddha. The page sets out the step-by-step vidhi, the items needed, and the auspicious time where relevant.
What is the significance of “Varalakshmi Vrat”?
It is traditionally observed to seek the blessings of the associated deity — for well-being, removal of obstacles, or fulfilment of vows. The page explains the scriptural and devotional significance so the observance is meaningful, not merely ritual.
Updated for 2026
