Varalakshmi puja is a special observance by women and is dedicated to Varamahalakshmi or Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that she will grant boons to those who observe the puja.
(This is article was contributed by Malini)
I write this post to address some common doubts that many my sisters have asked me. I thought I will write a post about it in this blog.
Special Prayers or Shlokas to be chanted on Varalakshmi Vratha day
- Lakshmi Ashtotram and Lakshmi Sahasranamam
Food That Can be eaten on Puja day
- Any type of Sundal is eaten on Friday and Saturday evening.
- In some regions, Green Bananas are not cooked.
- Please do not fast (Upvaas), if you are pregnant or are having any disease or are under medications.
Fasting on Varalakshmi Puja day
- Fasting is done from morning till Varalakshmi Puja is over. You can always be flexible – fasting might not be possible if you are working etc.
What if I missed the Varalakshmi Puja?
- If you missed the Varalakshmi Nombu day or failed to observe it, you can do it during the following Friday. Another option is to observe it during a Friday in Navratri.
Varalakshmi Nombu Saradu or thread
- Yellow thread is prepared with nine knots and flower is placed in the center. It is tied on the right hand.
Other important things to remember
- Do not impose the Puja. You should observe it only, if you are really interested. Also do not impose the puja on youngsters.
- If you are observing for the first time, learn it from an experienced woman.
- Unmarried women observe the puja, if their mother is observing it.
- Pregnant women can skip the puja. If you are so inclined you can do it but make sure fasting does not cause any harm. You can do the puja and skip fasting.
- If the puja falls within 22 day of the birth of child, it is considered inappropriate and should not be observed.
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13 comments:
A very useful information for housewives.Thanks.
Mrs Suguna Sekhar
I am a north indian and my husband is a telugu... this post has tremendously helped me to understand and prepare for this auspicious pooja. I am extremely thankful to you guys for posting it.
I'm 8 months pregnant and my friend invited me for the varalaxmi puja, just wanted to know if I could take tabulam and attend puja in 8th month?plz let me know.
You can always take part in a puja but you should avoid unnecessary stress at this time of your pregnancy.
Tis is very usefull info...Thanks.
Anyone can take part in this pooja if they are intrested there is no constraints. If you can and if you are willing then fast.
Very very useful, Thanks a lot. As i dont know much abt varalakshmi nombu all these days i didnt do anything. From this year on wards i will do it defintely thank so much. Keep updating. Good Job.
thank you for your guidence.
can i perform this puja in the evening
Hi, thanks for such a wonderful & useful information.- Prabha
hi, thanks a lot for such a beautiful informations...... usha
hi,
just wanted to add some info,my mother had been observing this pooja for years and used to advise me that if i cannot make the prasadam, i can always substitute it with a piece of jaggery (velam/belam) and fruits.
godess Varalakshmi will be very happy if we give thamboolam to one veda pandhitha(i e our family priest}and elderly women after performing pooja on that day
Thank you very very much for providing all of these clear details and instructions. This is a huge help for people who are married into families that practice these traditions and who would not naturally know the dos and donts.
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