About Varalakshmi Pooja
Varalakshmi Vratham is observed by married women on the Friday before Shravana Purnima, worshipping Goddess Varalakshmi, the boon-giving form of Lakshmi. Women pray for the well-being and prosperity of their family. The pooja includes decorating the kalasham as the goddess, tying the sacred thread (thoram), the vrata katha and naivedyam.
Varalakshmi Pooja samagri list
- Kalasham, coconut and a goddess face / mask
- Saree or blouse piece and jewellery for the goddess
- Yellow thread for the thoram
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshata
- Flowers and garlands
- Sweets, fruits, betel leaves and nuts
- Tamboolam for suvasinis
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