Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam 2026
Friday, 28 August 2026
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Friday, 28 August 2026
Tithi 15
Names in regional scripts
About Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam
The last Friday of Sravana Shukla Paksha — a few days before or on Sravana Pournima (Raksha Bandhan). Married women in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra worship Goddess Varamahalakshmi for the well-being of their families and husbands. A Kalasha decorated as the Goddess is installed; the vrata is observed with fasting, Ganesha puja, and an evening lamp lighting with vermilion, turmeric, and yellow threads. Worshipping Varamahalakshmi on this day is considered equivalent to worshipping all eight Ashtalakshmi goddesses.
Tithi: Tithi 6 · Type: major · Fasting: Observed
Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 Aug | Friday |
| 2026This year | 28 Aug | Friday |
| 2027 | 13 Aug | Friday |
| 2028 | 25 Aug | Friday |
| 2029 | 24 Aug | Friday |
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Acharya Suryakanth Subramaniam | Parashari JyotishFrequently asked questions
When is Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam 2026?
Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. Tithi 6
What is the significance of Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam?
The last Friday of Sravana Shukla Paksha — a few days before or on Sravana Pournima (Raksha Bandhan). Married women in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra worship Goddess Varamahalakshmi for the well-being of their families and husbands. A Kalasha decorated as the Goddess is installed; the vrata is observed with fasting, Ganesha puja, and an evening lamp lighting with vermilion, turmeric, and yellow threads. Worshipping Varamahalakshmi on this day is considered equivalent to worshipping all eight Ashtalakshmi goddesses.
Is Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam a public holiday?
Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam?
Yes, fasting is traditionally observed on Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam. The fast may be partial (fruits and milk only) or strict (waterless), depending on the tradition followed.
When will Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam be celebrated next year (2027)?
Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam 2027 will be celebrated on Friday, 13 August 2027.
📿 Stotras to recite on Varamahalakshmi Vrata / Varalakshmi Vratam
Lakshmi Sahasranama
लक्ष्मी सहस्रनाम
The 1000 names of Goddess Mahalakshmi from the Skanda Purana — recited especially on Fridays, Diwali, and Sharad Purnima for prosperity, abundance, and the grace of Devi Lakshmi.
~35 min
Kanakadhara Stotra
कनकधारा स्तोत्र
An 18-verse hymn to Goddess Lakshmi composed by Adi Shankaracharya — said to have caused a rain of golden gooseberries (kanaka-dhara) when first sung. The most popular Lakshmi stotra for prosperity.
~8 min
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