Varalakshmi Puja is a significant Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and well-being. The puja is typically performed by married women on the Friday before the full moon in the month of Shravana, a highly auspicious time in the Hindu calendar. It is believed that by worshiping Goddess Lakshmi in the form of Varalakshmi, the giver of boons, devotees can receive her divine blessings for prosperity, health, happiness, and family welfare.
During the puja, the goddess is worshipped with offerings such as fruits, flowers, rice, and sweets. Devotees recite mantras and hymns like the Lakshmi Ashtakshari Mantra and Varalakshmi Stotra to invoke her blessings. The ritual also includes the preparation of a sacred idol or representation of the goddess.
Varalakshmi Puja is especially important for women, as it is believed to bring marital bliss, prosperity, and the well-being of the family. It is also seen as a way to express gratitude to Goddess Lakshmi for her abundance and protection.
