What is Varalakshmi Vratham?
The goddess is invoked into a kalasham decorated with her face, a saree and jewellery. The women tie a sacred yellow thread (thoram / nombu charadu) on their wrist, listen to the story of Charumathi, and offer tamboolam to other married women (suvasinis).
Benefits and best time for Varalakshmi Vratham
Benefits
- Wellbeing and long life of the husband and family
- Prosperity and blessings of all eight forms of Lakshmi
- Harmony in the household
When to perform
- The Friday before Shravana Purnima
- If missed, on another Friday in Shravana
Varalakshmi Vratham vidhi (step by step)
- 1Decorating the kalasham as the goddess
- 2Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 3Varalakshmi avahanam and shodashopachara pooja
- 4Pooja and tying of the thoram
- 5Vratha katha of Charumathi
- 6Naivedyam of sweets (often nine kinds)
- 7Tamboolam to suvasinis and harathi
Varalakshmi Vratham 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
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.
Varalakshmi Vratham across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
In the Telugu states it is the most important vratham of Shravana masam; the nine-knot thoram is tied and the Charumathi katha is read in Telugu.
Kannada tradition
In Karnataka it is Varamahalakshmi Habba, celebrated with the kalasha decorated in silk and gold, and haldi-kumkum for visiting women.
Tamil tradition
In Tamil Nadu it is Varalakshmi Nombu; the nombu charadu is tied and kozhukattai is offered.
Book Varalakshmi Vratham in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
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How to book Varalakshmi Vratham
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Varalakshmi Vratham cost?
On Rutviju, Varalakshmi Vratham starts from ₹5,000 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Varalakshmi Vratham take?
About 2 to 3 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
When is Varalakshmi Vratham?
On the Friday just before Shravana Purnima (Raksha Bandhan full moon). Your pandit confirms the date from the panchangam each year.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Varalakshmi Vratham?
Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Varalakshmi Vratham?
Varalakshmi Vratham can be booked in 28 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.