By Archisha Yadav | August 16, 2024
Goddess Varalakshmi is a form of Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. She emerged from the milky ocean and is revered for granting blessings and fulfilling the desires of her devotees.
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Varalakshmi Vrat on 16th August 2024 is a ritual observed to seek blessings for prosperity and happiness. Devotees honour Goddess Varalakshmi through traditional rituals, seeking her grace for a fulfilling life.
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The name “Varalakshmi” means the one who grants boons. She is worshipped for wealth, prosperity, and well-being, and is believed to fulfil the wishes of her devotees.
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Goddess Varalakshmi is associated with Ashtalakshmi, the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, representing different aspects of life, including wealth, courage, knowledge, and fertility.
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The Varalakshmi Vratam is a significant festival where married women pray to Goddess Varalakshmi for the health and prosperity of their families. It is particularly popular in South India.
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During the Varalakshmi Vratam, a decorated pot (Kalasha) is worshipped as a symbol of Goddess Varalakshmi. It represents abundance and is filled with rice, turmeric, and coins.
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The significance of Goddess Varalakshmi is mentioned in the Skanda Purana, where she is said to bless devotees with wealth and prosperity when worshipped with devotion.
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As a form of Goddess Lakshmi, Varalakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu. Her worship is believed to bring harmony in the household, as she symbolises prosperity and well-being.
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In some regions, Goddess Varalakshmi is revered as a deity of harvest and fertility, making her worship an integral part of agrarian communities.
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