Today's post - Varalakshmi Vratam

[Kanchi Periva]

Dear Members,

 

Here are couple of posts - which are aimed at helping you for the Varalakshmi Vratam that is to be observed tomorrow (27th July):

 

Varalakshmi Puja or Varalakshmi Vratham for the year 2012 falls on Friday the 27th July 2012, and the preparations for the puja begin on Thursday. The observance is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and falls on the Friday before Shravan Poornima. If you happen to miss the Varalakshmi Nombu day or failed to observe it due to unavoidable reasons, you can do it during the following Friday.

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Here is a brief history or background of how Varalakshmi Vratam came into being:

Suta Puranika addresses Shaunaka and other rishis thus: "Let me tell you a story about a Vrita which gives all the benefits and pleasure of this world to women. This Vrita was once narrated by Lord Parameshwara to Parvathi".

One day Parvati Devi approaches Lord Parameshwara who is seated in agolden throne studded with jewel.

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