Varalakshmi Vratham is a one of the many Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is the bestower of health, wealth and prosperity related boons and blessings. This vratham (fasting) is performed by married women, seeking the Sri Mahalakshmi’s grace for the well-being of their families, the prosperity of their households, business or at work, and the overall happiness and success of their loved ones.
The Varalakshmi Vratham typically falls on the second Friday or the Friday before the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Karkadagam/Aadi/Sravana in July-August. On this auspicious day, women perform various rituals and offer prayers to the goddess. They dress beautifully and also create an elaborate and beautiful Kalash (sacred pot) filled with water, turmeric and a gold ornament within. Sri Varalakshmi is then adorned with deity accessories, like a Face, Moti Arch, vastram like saree, and other decorations to give a real live-like effect. The goddess is invoked into this pot, and prayers are offered with deep devotion.
The 7.5” medium sized Varalakshmi Multicoloured Arch or Hair Barrette is to further embellish Sri Varalakshmi with deity accessories, made of a full base-layer of red stones, and outer, blue-coloured stones forming an attractive pattern. Its gajra or flower-like appearance is perfectly suited to adorn Ammavaru for Varalakshmi Vratham.
Varalakshmi Vratham fosters a sense of community, bonding, and spiritual connection among women. Performing this vratham with sincerity and devotion brings blessings, harmony, and positivity into the lives of even the participants and their families.
Although Varalakshmi Vratham is widely celebrated in South India, mainly in states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, its popularity has also spread to various other parts of the country and among the Hindu diaspora in the UK and around the world.
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