Monsoon · 21 August 2026
Varalakshmi Vrat
वरलक्ष्मीव्रतम् · The boon-giving Lakshmi vow
Festival details
21 August 2026
Shravana Shukla Friday · Varalakshmi Vrat
1 day
About
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Varalakshmi Vrat is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Lakshmi. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Varalakshmi Vrat deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of kalash give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Lakshmi teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Varalakshmi Vrat speak through Lakshmi of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In kalash and beyond, folk stories of Varalakshmi Vrat are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Lakshmi.
Where it is celebrated
Especially kalash; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.