The story behind Varalakshmi Vratam
Women decorate the kalasha as Lakshmi, tie the sacred thread, offer kumkum, flowers, sweets, and lamps, and recite the Varalakshmi Vrata katha. The eight forms of Lakshmi are invoked: wealth, grain, c…
Women decorate the kalasha as Lakshmi, tie the sacred thread, offer kumkum, flowers, sweets, and lamps, and recite the Varalakshmi Vrata katha. The eight forms of Lakshmi are invoked: wealth, grain, courage, victory, children, knowledge, prosperity, and royal grace.
Gau Seva on Varalakshmi Vratam invokes Lakshmi through her living symbol. The cow is revered as Gaja Lakshmi and Dhanya Lakshmi's earthly companion, giver of milk and abundance. Feeding Gaumata on this Friday vrat is a direct act of Lakshmi seva and a prayer that prosperity be generous, protected, and sattvic.