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.

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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 calculated

Varalakshmi Vrat tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Date of a related festival

Category

Vrat or fasting day

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

Worships Varalakshmi, a boon-granting form of Goddess Lakshmi.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Lakshmi kalasha pujaFastingOffering sweets

Observed in

Tamil NaduKarnatakaAndhra PradeshTelangana

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.