Varalakshmi Vratam is a significant festival celebrated by married women across South India, including in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and in parts of Kerala and Maharashtra. In 2026, Varalakshmi Puja and Vratam will be observed on August 28 . The Varamahalakshmi Puja honors Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The name "Varamahalakshmi" translates to "the boon-granting goddess," and observing this vratam is believed to bring blessings of wealth, prosperity, and a long life for the husband. The specific date is determined by the Hindu calendar and panchang time. Varalakshmi Puja: Significance, Timing & Spiritual Benefits Varalakshmi Puja is observed on the Friday before the Full Moon (Pournami) in the Tamil month of Aadi . In the Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu calendars , this falls in the Shravan month . In some years, the date may shift into the Tamil Aavani Masam due to calendar variations. This auspicious...