#varalakshmivratham

Varalakshmi Vratham is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is predominantly observed by married women in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The festival falls on the Friday before the full moon in the Tamil month of Aadi or the Telugu month of Sravana (July-August). Women perform a special puja, fasting, and rituals to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for the well-being of their families. The festival is characterized by the decoration of the deity, offering various sweets, and prayers for prosperity and health.