Festival guide
Varalakshmi Vrat
वरलक्ष्मी व्रत
Lakshmi vrata observed for prosperity and family well-being.
At a glance
How is Varalakshmi Vrat dated?
Varalakshmi Vrat is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its relative Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Varamahalakshmi Festival, Varalakshmi Vratham, Varamahalakshmi Habba.
Yearly reference
Varalakshmi Vrat dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Regional names and traditions
Varamahalakshmi in Kannada traditions
Varalakshmi Vrat is also known as Varamahalakshmi Festival, Varamahalakshmi Habba, and Varalakshmi Vratham. Check the local Panchang where family practice differs from the India baseline.
Why this date?
Observed on the Friday on or before Shravana Purnima. Samvat derives the date from the calculated Shravana Purnima/Raksha Bandhan date and then selects the qualifying Friday.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedVaralakshmi Vrat tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Date of a related festivalCategory
Vrat or fasting dayNakshatra
ShatabhishaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Worships Varalakshmi, a boon-granting form of Goddess Lakshmi.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Varalakshmi Vrat dated?
Varalakshmi Vrat is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its relative Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Varalakshmi Vrat?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Varalakshmi Vrat. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.