Varalakshmi Vrat 2027
वरलक्ष्मी व्रतMarried women in South India worship Lakshmi as Varalakshmi, the giver of boons, on the Friday before Shravana Purnima, recalling the story of Charumati.
Next: Friday, 13 August 2027
Quick answer
Varalakshmi Vrat 2027 falls on Friday, 13 August 2027 (Friday before Shravana Purnima). In 2026 it fell on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Dates follow the Delhi panchang and can shift by a day in your region, so confirm the muhurat with a local panchang.
Varalakshmi Vrat 2027 falls on Friday, 13 August. Kept on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana, it is one of the most important vrats for married women in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Women worship Lakshmi in her form as Varalakshmi, “the goddess who grants boons”, praying for the health, prosperity and long life of their families. Tradition says that worshipping Varalakshmi is equal to worshipping all eight forms of Lakshmi (Ashtalakshmi) together.
Varalakshmi Vrat 2027 date
Varalakshmi Vrat 2027 is on Friday, 13 August 2027. In 2026 it fell on Friday, 28 August. The puja is usually done in the morning or during the evening pradosh time; check a local panchang for the muhurat.
The story of Charumati
The vrat katha, traditionally attributed to the Skanda Purana and narrated by Shiva to Parvati, tells of Charumati, a devoted wife in the city of Kundinapura who cared selflessly for her husband and his parents. Pleased with her devotion, Lakshmi appeared to her in a dream and asked her to worship Varalakshmi on the Friday before Shravana Purnima. Charumati shared the dream with the women of the town, and together they performed the puja. When they finished, they found themselves adorned with gold ornaments and their homes filled with plenty. Since then, women keep the vrat in the same spirit of devotion and sharing.
How Varalakshmi Vrat is observed
- Kalash: a silver or brass pot filled with rice or water, topped with mango leaves and a coconut, is dressed as the goddess with a sari, a face of Lakshmi and jewellery.
- Puja: the goddess is invoked with the Lakshmi Ashtottara and offered flowers, turmeric, kumkum, fruit and sweets such as payasam and holige.
- Sacred thread: women tie a yellow thread (dora) with nine knots on the right wrist as a sign of the vow.
- Tamboolam: married women are invited home and given betel leaves, turmeric, kumkum, bangles and sweets.
- Prayers: the aarti Om Jai Lakshmi Mata and the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam are recited.
The meaning of the vrat
Varalakshmi Vrat links prosperity to devotion and generosity: Charumati’s blessing comes only after she shares it with others. Its blessings are spoken of as tradition holds them. See all festivals on the Hindu festival calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When is Varalakshmi Vrat in 2027?
Varalakshmi Vrat 2027 is on Friday, 13 August, the Friday before Shravana Purnima.
Which goddess is worshipped on Varalakshmi Vrat?
Lakshmi is worshipped as Varalakshmi, the goddess who grants boons; tradition equates this with worshipping all eight forms of Lakshmi.
What is the story of Varalakshmi Vrat?
The katha of Charumati, a devoted wife to whom Lakshmi appeared in a dream and taught the vrat, traditionally from the Skanda Purana.
Aartis for the day
Sources and further reading
- Hindu festival dates 2026 (Samvat panchang calendar)
- Hindu festival dates 2027 (Samvat panchang calendar)
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