Varalakshmi Vrat 2022

Varalakshmi Vrat 2022



Padmaasane Padmakare Sarva Lokaika Poojithe 
Narayanapriya Devi Supreethaa Bhava Sarvada.

(She) who sits in the lotus, (she) who holds the lotus, (she) to whom all the worlds pray. Goddess who is dear to Narayana, be kind/good to me.

Entering our 2022 prayer season, is Lakshmi Puja being observed on the 5th of August.  Varalakshmi Vratam is a Hindu festival where devotees offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Goddess Varalakshmi, known as the divine controller of wealth, prosperity, courage, wisdom, and fertility, is worshipped during this Vrat by both men and women to receive her abundant blessings for themselves and their family.

Performing the Varalakshmi Pooja or Vrat is said to be the equivalent to worshipping all 8 different forms of Lakshmi.

The devotee who observes this vrat with pure devotion will reap the benefits of:

  • Good health, wealth, fortune and prosperity
  • Eradication of financial problems and bestowing profit in business ventures
  • Protection from evil forces and promotes longevity of self and unity within family
  • Attainment of inner peace and fulfilment of materialistic desires 

There are many ways to invoke the divine blessings of Goddess Luxmi, and whilst there are no hard and fast rules in performing the Varalakshmi Puja but here is a basic guideline to observing this vrat: 

  • Ensure that you awaken early, to start your morning.
  • Clean your home and take a bath before preparing for your puja.
  • Place the Varalakshmi photo/idol on your puja platform and decorate Goddess Lakshmi with new clothes, jewellery, and flowers.
  • Offer rice, Chandan, Kumkum, Sindhur to the Goddess.
  • Offer fresh fruits, sweets, and water to the Goddess.
  • Perform the Lakshmi aarti with a diya and incense.

The mother of the home then ties the blessed red string with 8 knots around the wrists of each family member to signify that the wearer will be blessed with: prosperity, fertility, wealth, beauty, peace, happiness, health and a long life ahead. Tied for good luck and to ward off the evil eye, misfortune, and calamities, this is a constant reminder of the values of our Hindu culture.

If you aren’t able to perform a complete puja on the day, even a simple prayer completed with devotion will please Goddess Lakshmi. The Jayshrees Rivaz team presents the ideal, on-the-go prosperous Varamahalakshmi kit to help you prepare for your puja. With easy purchase online or at one of our two stores in Cornubia Mall or the Chatsworth Plaza in KZN, we aim to assist you with your prayer needs in a quick and efficient way at your convenience.

You can also Invite Goddess Lakshmi to your home with these easy steps

  1. Make the entrance of your home special
  2. Use tea light candles to illuminate your home
  3. Flowers and rangolis at the entry way of your home
  4. Clean up your home and ensure that everything is neat and tidy
  5. Silver idols in your living space.
  6. Tulsi pujan/worship on this day.
  7. Dress up and adorn yourself to celebrate this day.

 On this auspicious day, the Jayshrees Rivaz family pray that you and your family are blessed with health, wealth, and happiness and may this festival bring you good fortune. We wish you a prosperous Varamahalakshmi Vratha and may Maa bless you and your family with success and safety for the year ahead.

Happy Luxmi Pooja from our family to yours!

Over this Varamahalakshmi Vratha, we look forward to seeing you in your Jayshrees Rivaz finest outfits. With bright colours and adorning jewellery, this is the ideal festival to bring out your best. Tag us on social media or email us to be featured on our platforms.