“Saamuhika Sri Varalakshmi Vratham”

In association with Raamanjaneya Charitable Trust, Dharmasamsthapana has celebrated Saamuhika Varalakshmi Vratham. The main objective of Varalaksmi Vratam is to offer genuine prayers to Goddess Lakshmi to seek divine blessings. There are no strict rules for observing this vrat. The rituals are not rigid and even a simple prayer is enough to appease Goddess Varalakshmi.

As mentioned in the Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi is the presiding deity of prosperity, wealth, fortune, wisdom, light, generosity, courage and fertility. The women, particularly married ones, perform this vrat to please Goddess Lakshmi and receive Her divine grace. the women pray to the Goddess for the long life of their respective husbands and also seek blessings for a good progeny. Varalakshmi vratam is primarily a festival for women and is celebrated by women only. The importance of Varalakshmi vratam is explained in the 'Skanda Purana'.