Varalakshmi Vratam 2025: A Divine Celebration of the Goddess of Boons

— A Soulful Guide for Devotees Around the World

“Where there is faith, the Goddess of Fortune resides.”
Even in a land far from Bharata Desha, when the lamp of devotion is lit, Goddess Mahalakshmi descends with her divine presence.

When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2025?

In 2025, Varalakshmi Vratam falls on Friday, 8th August, the sacred Friday before the full moon (Shravana Shukravaram) in the divine month of Shravana Masam, a time soaked in devotion to Mahadeva and Mahalakshmi.

The Divine Significance of Varalakshmi Vratam

This vratam is not just a ritual — it is a spiritual offering, a heartfelt prayer, and a soul’s surrender to Sri Varalakshmi Devi, the compassionate bestower of Varas (boons).

The ancient scriptures reveal that those who worship Varalakshmi on this day earn the merit of worshipping all Ashta Lakshmis:

Adi Lakshmi – the primal source of abundance
Dhana Lakshmi – the bestower of wealth
Dhanya Lakshmi – the nourisher through grains
Gaja Lakshmi – the protector of royal strength
Santana Lakshmi – the giver of progeny
Veera Lakshmi – the strength behind valor
Vijaya Lakshmi – the secret of victory
Vidya Lakshmi – the light of knowledge

The Origin of the Vratam

According to the Skanda Purana, when Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva for a vrata that could bestow prosperity and spiritual merit upon women, Lord Shiva revealed the sacred practice of Varalakshmi Vratam.

Thus, performing this vratam is said to bring the blessings of Mahalakshmi herself, along with health, wealth, peace, and family harmony.

A Sacred Offering from Afar – For NRIs

Dear devotee, even if you are living across oceans, far from the temples and traditions of Bharat, know this — the Divine Mother is not bound by place or time. Your devotion bridges continents. If your heart is a temple, Mahalakshmi will arrive, draped in gold, blessing your home with her gentle gaze.

How to Perform Varalakshmi Vratam 2025 – Step-by-Step Devotional Guide

The Day Before – August 7th, 2025

Purify your home and heart. Clean your sacred space with love, sprinkle turmeric water, and chant:
“Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Mahalakshmyai Namaha”

Prepare the sacred Kalasham:

Take a silver or brass pot and fill it with rice or water, turmeric, coins, and betel leaves.
Decorate the pot with a thread (raksha sutram) tied around it.
On top, place a coconut smeared with turmeric, and adorn it with flowers and the face of Mahalakshmi Devi.
Decorate the space with rangoli, flowers, incense, and lamps.
Gather haldi-kumkum, bangles, blouse pieces, sweets, fruits, and coins for offering and charity.

On the Sacred Day – August 8th, 2025

Wake before sunrise in Brahma Muhurtham. After a purifying bath, dress in traditional attire and sit with a heart full of devotion.

Ganapati Pooja

Begin by invoking Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, with the chant:
“Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha…”

Sankalpam – The Divine Vow

With folded hands and closed eyes, offer this heartfelt sankalpam:
“Oh Mother Lakshmi, I offer this vratam to please You. May Your grace protect my family, bless my home, and uplift my soul.”

Kalasha Pooja and Ashta Lakshmi Invocation

Offer flowers, turmeric, kumkum, and chant:

Lakshmi Ashtottaram (108 Names)
Sri Suktham (from the Vedas)
Kanakadhara Stotram (by Sri Adi Shankaracharya)

Each mantra is a river of spiritual energy, flowing into your home when recited with sincerity.

Naivedyam

Offer sweet pongal, payasam, fruits, and dry fruits — all prepared with pure love.

Tie the Sacred Thread

Tie the Varalakshmi raksha sutra on your wrist (right hand for women) while chanting:
“Subham Bhavatu, Saubhagyam Bhavatu”

Aarti and Bhajans

Perform aarti with camphor and sing:

“Jaya Jaya Lakshmi Varalakshmi Maata…”
“Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma…”

Let the flames of the aarti shine upon your soul, washing away obstacles and welcoming divine energy.

Evening Pooja and Charity

In the evening, light the lamps again. Recite Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, offer lamps to Tulsi Devi, and if possible, donate food, clothes, or offerings to women and children.

Immersing the Kalasham – Udyapan Vidhi (Next Day)

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Thank the Divine Mother.
Sprinkle the kalasha rice around your Tulsi plant or any sacred tree.
Distribute the coconut and sweets as prasadam.
Chant:
“Lakshmi Ksheerasaagara Rajatanayaa…”
“Namastestu Maam Dehi Saukhyam Arogyam Sampadam”

Sacred Mantras to Elevate the Soul

“Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah”
“Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Maha Lakshmi Namah”
Ashta Lakshmi Stotram
Sri Mahalakshmi Kavacham

Simple Naivedyam Ideas Abroad

Even if ingredients are limited, prepare with bhakti:

Semiya payasam (vermicelli pudding)
Banana and dates
Coconut sweets with jaggery
Soaked chickpea sundal

Where the heart is pure, every offering becomes ambrosia.

A Divine Experience Beyond Borders

Dear NRI devotee, know this — your home is your temple, your heart is the sanctum, and your faith is the priest.
When you invoke Sri Varalakshmi with genuine bhakti, she descends with her divine entourage, blessing you across time zones and oceans.

Let Every Home Resound with Her Name

Let every home, be it in Hyderabad or Houston, Delhi or Dubai, Mumbai or Melbourne, be filled with the divine fragrance of kumkum, turmeric, incense, and the eternal chants of:

“Lakshmi Devi Namostutey!”

Conclusion: The Divine Mother’s Promise

On this sacred Varalakshmi Vratam, may the Divine Mother fill your life with spiritual abundance, inner strength, and unshakable faith. Perform the vratam with reverence, and let your life be a living hymn to the Goddess of Fortune.

Written for www.HinduTone.com
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