What is special in Varalakshmi Nombu?
It is believed that worshipping the Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalakshmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Wisdom, Love, Fame, Peace, Contentment, and Strength….
| Varalakshmi Vratam | |
|---|---|
| Significance | Religious |
| 2021 date | 20 August |
| Frequency | Annual |
What is the date of Varalakshmi festival?
August 20, 2021
Varalakshmi Vratham 2021 will be observed on Friday, August 20, 2021 this year. The festival of Varalakshmi Vratham falls in the month of Shravana (July–August) Shukla Paksha (bright half of the lunar month) on Shukravar (Friday).
At what time we should do varalakshmi Vratham 2021?
Muhurtam for Varalakshmi Vratam starts on August 20, 2021: Vrisabha Lagna Puja Muhurat(Midnight):11:07 PM to 01:03 PM, August 21.
What is the purpose of Varalakshmi?
Varalakshmi, meaning the one who grants wishes or boons, is worshipped by people, especially women, in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The festival falls on the Friday before full moon day in the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar.
When can Varamahalakshmi be removed?
Offer the Thamboolam – Coconut, betel leaf and nuts, turmeric sticks, kumkum, coconut along with flowers, blouse piece, mirror and comb is offered to women in the locality and in the evening an Harathi is offered to Lakshmi with some neivedyam. Some people remove the kalasha on Friday night.
When should we do Varalakshmi Vratham?
Varalakshmi vratam, also called Varamahalakshmi vratham is observed on the second Friday or on the Friday just before Poornima (full moon) of Shravan month (Aadi month in the Tamil calendar). It corresponds to the months of July or August on the English calendar. This year it falls on August 12, Friday.
How do Varlakshmi pooja?
On this day, wake up early, clean all the house, take bath, and do the shuddhi of puja area with Gangajal (holy water). After this, place the Varalakshmi photo or idol on the puja platform. Decorate Goddess Lakshmi with new clothes, jewellery, kumkum, and flowers. Offer akshat, chandan, kumkun, sindur, to the goddess.
Why do we celebrate Varalakshmi nombu in Tamil Nadu?
Varalakshmi Vratham/ Varalakshmi Nombu is celebrated by women in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, and Karnataka. It is said to be very auspicious and has the power to bestow wealth, progeny, and longevity for the husband. Women also observe a fast during the pooja.
How to celebrate Varalakshmi Vratham?
On the day of Varalakshmi Vratham, women wake up before sunrise and bathe. Then they draw an Ishwaryamkolam or rangoli using rice flour. Within the rangoli, a kalasha or sombu (pot) is placed. First, a pooja for Ganesha is performed, and then the Varalakshmi pooja will be started.
How to prepare Varalakshmi rangoli at home?
Within the rangoli, a kalasha or sombu (pot) is placed. First, a pooja for Ganesha is performed, and then the Varalakshmi pooja will be started. Lay a plantain leaf on a thamboolam or plate. On the leaf, put 1 cup of raw rice and spread it out evenly. Place a brass/copper/silver kalasha on the bed of rice.
What is Varalakshmi Pooja?
Varalakshmi is one of the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi. This pooja is one of the Sumangali poojas. Which all the other seven forms of the goddess bestow a particular blessing, Varalakshmi bestows eight blessings. The blessings include wealth, food, children, fame, courage, victory, knowledge, etc.