Lakshmi Kund Snan and Mela is annually held in the Bhadrapad
month in Varanasi .
Lakshmi Kund Snan in 2025 begins on August 31. The mela (fair) is for 16
days. During the period an important 16-day Goddess Lakshmi puja is held in the
region.
Laxmi Kund is a pond located in Kashi and is of great
religious importance. There is Goddess Lakshmi temple located hear the pond.
The fair that is held at Lakshmi Kund is known as Sorahaiya
Ka Mela and is dedicated to the potters of the region. You will get to see and
buy numerous pottery items during the period.
Legend has it that 64 yoginis were given the duty of the
preservation and protection of various ponds in the region by Shiva. Mayuri
yogini is the guardian deity of the Lakshmi Kund.
The Lakshmi Kund Snan comes to end on the Jitiya fasting
date.
It is observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Ashtami.