Varalakshmi Puja

Significance of Varalakshmi Puja

The significance of Varalakshmi Puja is rooted in the worship of Ashtalakshmi, the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi that represent different aspects of abundance:

1. Dhanalakshmi - Wealth
2. Dhanyalakshmi - Nourishment
3. Vidyalakshmi - Knowledge
4. Saubhagyalakshmi - Prosperity
5. Santanalakshmi - Progeny
6. Gajalakshmi - Strength
7. Vijayalakshmi - Victory
8. Aishwaryalakshmi - Wealth and splendor

Through Varalakshmi Puja, devotees invite the blessings of these eight forms, symbolizing complete spiritual and material fulfillment.

Varalakshmi Puja Ritual Process

The ritual typically includes offerings of sweets, flowers, and a decorated Kalash (pot), symbolizing Goddess Lakshmi, adorned with a saree, flowers, and jewelry to signify wealth and devotion. Devotees also listen to or chant sacred hymns and mantras dedicated to the goddess.

At Vedic Seva, Vedic priests perform Varalakshmi Puja with meticulous adherence to scriptural guidelines. You have the option for the ceremony to be conducted entirely by the priest or to receive guidance from a Vedic priest to perform the puja yourself, ensuring a meaningful experience.

Benefits of Varalakshmi Puja

• Marital Harmony and Longevity: The puja brings blessings for a harmonious marriage and the well-being of the family.
• Prosperity and Wealth: Invoking Ashtalakshmi ensures abundance and success in all areas of life.

Auspicious Blessings for Unmarried Women: Unmarried women may seek blessings for an ideal life partner.

Frequently Asked Questions about Varalakshmi Puja

• When is the ideal time to perform Varalakshmi Puja?
  • Traditionally, Varalakshmi Puja is performed on the Friday before the full moon in the month of Shravan. However, it can also be conducted on any auspicious day or during a full moon for maximum benefits.
• What is the significance of worshiping Ashtalakshmi during Varalakshmi Puja?
  • Worshiping Ashtalakshmi during Varalakshmi Puja brings blessings of wealth, knowledge, strength, victory, and overall well-being. Each form of Ashtalakshmi represents a specific aspect of prosperity and fulfillment, enriching various areas of life.
• Can unmarried women perform Varalakshmi Puja?
  • Yes, unmarried women can perform Varalakshmi Puja. It is believed to bring auspicious blessings, including the attraction of a divine life partner, and promotes harmony and prosperity in their future relationships.
• Can I perform Varalakshmi Puja at home without a priest?
  • Yes, with Vedic Seva’s guidance option, you can perform Varalakshmi Puja at home under the virtual guidance of a Vedic priest. This ensures all steps are followed accurately while allowing a personalized home setting.
• What offerings are typically used in Varalakshmi Puja?
  • Common offerings include sweets, fruits, flowers, a decorated Kalash, a saree, and jewelry for the goddess. These items symbolize devotion and invite Goddess Lakshmi’s presence and blessings into the home.