Varalakshmi Vratham

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August 12, 2002

Varalakshmi Vratham -- Introduction

The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is

celebrated on the last Friday of the bright fortnight in the month

of Ashadha, also called Adi, which corresponds to the English months

of July-August. It is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi,

the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. This is one of the

most important Vrathas observed by married women. This year the

festival falls on 16 August, 2002.

The name Vishnu really means pervading everywhere, and Lakshmi, his

consort, is symbolical of the forces found everywhere. Eight forces

or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu

(Earth), Sarasvati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi

(Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength). Each one of these

forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the

Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also

called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is

the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces.

 

In fact, Vishnu representing the preservative aspect of the

universe, radiates these forces from him. These forces are

personified and worshipped as Lakshmis, since abstract force is

beyond the comprehension of the ordinary people. As health, wealth

and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the

worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three.

Click here to order Varalakshmi Vratam Pooja

 

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(Pooja will be performed at Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai in the

Name / Nakshatram of your choice and the Prasadam + Laksmi Audio CD

+ Lakshmi Kubera Yantra will be sent to you).