Varamahalakshmi Vrata 2026
Saturday, 25 July 2026
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Saturday, 25 July 2026
Tithi 11
Names in regional scripts
About Varamahalakshmi Vrata
Sravana Shukla Dwadashi (the Friday before Sravana Pournima). Married women in Karnataka and AP/Telangana worship Goddess Varamahalakshmi for the well-being of their families. Kalasa is decorated as the Goddess; the vrata is observed with fasting and an evening lamp lighting.
Tithi: Tithi 11 · Type: major · Fasting: Observed
Varamahalakshmi Vrata dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 Aug | Tuesday |
| 2026This year | 25 Jul | Saturday |
| 2027 | 13 Aug | Friday |
| 2028 | 1 Aug | Tuesday |
| 2029 | 20 Aug | Monday |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Varamahalakshmi Vrata 2026?
Varamahalakshmi Vrata 2026 falls on Saturday, 25 July 2026. Tithi 11
What is the significance of Varamahalakshmi Vrata?
Sravana Shukla Dwadashi (the Friday before Sravana Pournima). Married women in Karnataka and AP/Telangana worship Goddess Varamahalakshmi for the well-being of their families. Kalasa is decorated as the Goddess; the vrata is observed with fasting and an evening lamp lighting.
Is Varamahalakshmi Vrata a public holiday?
Varamahalakshmi Vrata is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Varamahalakshmi Vrata?
Yes, fasting is traditionally observed on Varamahalakshmi Vrata. The fast may be partial (fruits and milk only) or strict (waterless), depending on the tradition followed.
When will Varamahalakshmi Vrata be celebrated next year (2027)?
Varamahalakshmi Vrata 2027 will be celebrated on Friday, 13 August 2027.
📿 Stotras to recite on Varamahalakshmi Vrata
Lakshmi Sahasranama
लक्ष्मी सहस्रनाम
The 1000 names of Goddess Mahalakshmi from the Skanda Purana — recited especially on Fridays, Diwali, and Sharad Purnima for prosperity, abundance, and the grace of Devi Lakshmi.
~35 min
Kanakadhara Stotra
कनकधारा स्तोत्र
A 21-verse hymn to Goddess Lakshmi composed by Adi Shankaracharya — said to have caused a rain of golden gooseberries (kanaka-dhara) when first sung. The most popular Lakshmi stotra for prosperity.
~7 min
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