Significance Behind Keeping Varalakshmi Vrat
The Varalakshmi Vrat is observed to win the special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Generally, devotees begin the fasting rituals from the last Friday of Shukla Paksha in Shravan month. This auspicious day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and prayers are offered to her with extreme devotion. Also, some devotees organize a special Lakshmi Pooja on this day to appease the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this occasion, whomsoever worship the goddess’s Lakshami may fulfil their wishes. Even the Goddess Parvati kept fast for her husband, Lord Shiva. Since then, it has become a tradition for women in India to observe Varalakshmi Vrat in the month of Shravana. Significance Of Vrat Mainly, Varalaxmi Vratham observed by the women of southern India. It is the well-known festival of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, where devotees celebrate this day in honour of the Goddess Lakshmi. This auspicious day also celebrated in the parts of Tamil Nadu, Orissa and Maharashtra. Varalakshm...