Friday Vrat
Shukravar Vrat Katha
Friday fast for Goddess Lakshmi blessings
Vrat Katha (Summary)
A wealthy merchant would forget to worship Goddess Lakshmi on Fridays.
Gradually, prosperity left his home — business losses and family discord increased.
An elderly neighbor explained the significance of Shukravar vrat and Lakshmi puja.
The merchant observed 16 consecutive Friday fasts, wore white clothes, and offered kheer prasad.
Through Lakshmi's grace, happiness, wealth, and love returned to his household.
Moral: Regular Friday puja and a sattvic life is the path to Lakshmi's grace.
Vrat Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Shukravar (Friday) Vrat observed?
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (and Maa Santoshi / Vaibhav Lakshmi traditions) and to the planet Venus (Shukra). The fast is kept for wealth, marital harmony, beauty and family wellbeing.
What is the Shukravar Vrat vidhi?
Bathe early, wear white or light clothes, set up Lakshmi’s image, light a ghee lamp, offer white flowers, kheer or white sweets, recite the vrat katha, and eat a single sattvic meal. Many devotees avoid sour and salty food during the fast.
How long should the Friday fast be kept?
A common practice is to observe it for 16 consecutive Fridays or for one year, then complete it with udyapan (concluding ceremony). Any sincere number of Fridays kept with faith is considered meritorious.
Updated for 2026
