Varalakshmi Vrat 2025: Why do we observe Varalakshmi Vrat in Sawan, know the date, auspicious time and importance

Varalakshmi Vrat 2025: Mother Varalakshmi is the wife of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. Every year, Varalakshmi Vrat is observed in the month of Saavan. this time Varalakshmi Vrat is on 8th August 2025. What is its importance? know everything here.

Varalaxmi vrat 2025: Varalaxmi Vrat is one of those rare festivals that is completely feminine. On this occasion, women worship Goddess Lakshmi, the provider of prosperity and wealth. It is both a celebration and a strict ritual, which is followed only by married women.

Rakshmi is considered to be the incarnation of Mahalakshmi. By observing this fast, happiness and prosperity comes to the house and mutual love remains among the family members. By observing this fast, the happiness of children is also attained. Know when Varalakshmi Vrat will be observed this year.

 

 

How to observe Varalakshmi Vrat?

During Varalakshmi Vrat, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the same way as during Diwali. Worship Lord Ganesha after performing the Puja as per the rituals. Dorak and wine are offered. Women take turns honoring each other as representatives of the Goddess, exchanging sweets, spices, new clothes and money.

When is Varalakshmi Vrat 2025?

This festival is celebrated on the Friday before the full moon of the Hindu month of Savan, that is, the last Friday of Savan is famous as Varalakshmi Vrat. This year Varalakshmi Vrat is on 8 August 2025. 

Varalakshmi Vrat 2025 Muhurta

  • Leo Ascendant Puja Muhurta (Morning) - 06:29 AM - 08:46 AM
  • Scorpio Ascendant Puja Muhurta (Afternoon) - 01:22 PM - 03:41 PM
  • Aquarius Ascendant Puja Muhurta (Evening) - 07:27 PM - 08:54 PM
  • Vrishabha Lagna Puja Muhurat (midnight) - 11:55 PM - 01:50 AM, August 9

The best time to worship Goddess Lakshmi is during a stable Lagna. According to beliefs, worshipping Lakshmi during a stable Lagna leads to long-term prosperity.

Where is Varalakshmi Vrat celebrated?

Married women of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka observe this fast.

Importance of yellow thread in Varalakshmi Vrat

During the Varalakshmi Vrat, the Goddess is tied with a toram or saradu, a thread coated with turmeric paste with nine consecutive knots. One such thread is prepared for each woman and placed in front of the Goddess during the puja. After the ritual, it is worn on the right wrist as a symbol of protection.