What is Varalakshmi Vratham?
Varalakshmi Vratham is observed by married women on the Friday before Shravana Purnima, invoking Goddess Lakshmi as the giver of boons (vara) for the wellbeing, prosperity and long life of the family. It takes 2 to 3 hours with 1 pandit.
Pandits available for Varalakshmi Vratham in Chennai
Varalakshmi Vratham in Chennai
In Tamil Nadu it is Varalakshmi Nombu; the nombu charadu is tied and kozhukattai is offered.
Lakshmi temples in and around Chennai
- Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar
Areas we cover in and around Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
- OMR
- Porur
- Mylapore
- Chromepet
- Medavakkam
Puja timings in Chennai this week
Chennai timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Varalakshmi Vratham in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:00 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 04:13 PM – 05:39 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:01 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chennai
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Varalakshmi Vratham price in Chennai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this page) | ₹5,100 | Tamil |
| Bengaluru | ₹5,100 | Kannada |
| Tirupati | ₹5,650 | Telugu |
| Chittoor | ₹5,650 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Varalakshmi Vratham cost in Chennai?
The starting dakshina in Chennai is ₹5,100 for 1 pandit. Chennai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Varalakshmi Vratham in Chennai?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Chennai do you cover?
Most of Chennai — for example T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and OMR. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.