Varamahalakshmi Celebration On August 8: Rituals, Significance, Puja Muhurat Timings In Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Varalakshmi or Varamahalakshmi festival is being celebrated with great joy on August 8, 2025, an auspicious occasion for married women across the country. However, the festival is strongly celebrated in South India. Varalakshmi is to honour goddess Lakshmi, who is known for granting boons like prosperity and wealth.

On this special occasion, here are a few details of puja Muhurat time, rituals and significances to add to your joy during the festival.

Varalakshmi 2025 Significance:

Varalakshmi Vratham is a religious observance and hence has a divine and spiritual significance for the Hindus and those who believe deeply in the benevolence of Goddess Lakshmi. Varalakshmi is a form of Mahalakshmi and quite literally translates into' Lakshmi who grants boons," as per the Caleidoscope website.

Born from the Kshir Sagar, she symbolises abundance, prosperity and purity. Devotees believe that Lakshmi brings happiness, wealth and fulfilment of desires. On Varalakshmi Vratnam, devotees worship the Ashta Lakshmis - Saraswati (Learning), Bhu (Earth), Sir (Wealth), Kriti (Fame), Priti (Love), Pushti (Strength), Tushti (Pleasure) and Shanti (Peace).

Varalakshmi Puja Muhurat Time In Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Other Southern States:

Varalakshmi Puja Date & Time:

While the full-fledged festival is celebrated on August 8, the tithi began last evening of August 7.

Tithi Begin Time: 6:45 PM on August 7

Tithi End Time: 4:55 pm on August 8.

Varalakshmi Puja Muhurat Timings:

There are four auspicious muhurats for honouring goddess Lakshmi on Varalakshmi. These are:

Simha Lagna: 6:42 AM to 8:47 AM on August 8

Vrishchika Lagna: 1:00 PM to 3:13 PM Afternoon of August 8

Kumbha Lagna: 7:11 PM to 8:50 PM Evening of August 8

Vrishabha Lagna: 12:14 AM to 2:15 AM Morning Of August 9, 2025.

Varamahalakshmi Rituals:

According to the Veda Yatra website, the Varamahalakshmi Puja procedures are similar to the Maha Lakshmi Puja done on Diwali with the special traditions of Dorak (holy thread) tying and Vayana (special sweet for the event). The main procedures are as follows:

Preparation: Clean the house and conduct rangoli and flower decoration in the puja room.

Kalash Preparation: Fill the Kalash with scented water and decorate it with mango leaves and a coconut.

Invoking Goddess Lakshmi: Recite some specific mantras to invoke the goddess in the Kalash.

Offerings: Keep fruits, betel leaves, betel nuts, flowers, and sweets as offerings.

Neivedyam: Prepare and offer special dishes like Panchamrit, a mixture of dry fruits, jaggery, ghee, and milk.

Tying the Dorak: Women wrap the sacred thread on their wrists, representing protection and blessings.

Aarti and Prayers: Conclude the puja by singing bhajans and asking for the blessings of the goddess.