Bhaagyada Lakshmi baaramma! Celebrating the 8 faces of Lakshmi on Varalakshmi Vrata

Bhaagyada Lakshmi baaramma! Celebrating the 8 faces of Lakshmi on Varalakshmi Vrata

Aug 06, 2025Cycle Care

Bhaagyada Lakshmi baaramma nammamma nee, 

Soubhaagyaada Lakshmi baaramma 

Hejjeyamele hejjeyanikkuta 

Gejjeyakaalina naadava toruta 

Sajjana saadhu poojeyavelege 

Majjigeyolagina benneyante  

Bhaagyaada Lakshmi baaramma 

We all know the popular bhakti song, 'Bhaagyada Lakshmi Baramma,' which has been a part of our homes and prayers for many years. Sung during poojas and festivals, this beautiful song is full of devotion and brings peace and calm to our minds and hearts. For many of us, this song instantly reminds us of the Varalakshmi Vrata. The image of Goddess Lakshmi, the diyas lit, and the wonderful fragrance of jasmine and agarbattis filling our homes.   

Varalakshmi Vrata is a special festival celebrated by Hindu women in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Maharashtra. The festival is celebrated on a Friday, which falls before the Poornima in the month of Shravana. On this day, women worship Goddess Lakshmi to seek her blessings for their family. This Vrata holds special importance for married women and is considered very sacred. It is believed that performing puja with devotion can bring all kinds of good fortune. It is also said that worshiping Varalakshmi is equal to praying to all eight forms of Lakshmi at once.   


Celebrating Lakshmi Vrata 

On the day of the Vrata, women wake up early, take a bath and wear traditional sarees, usually in bright and festive colors such as red, yellow, and green. They also decorate their hands with Kumkum or mehandi. They clean their homes and decorate the pooja room with flowers and also prepare naivedyam, which include sweets, fruits, and traditional dishes. An important part of the pooja rituals is the kalasha. A pot, traditionally made of silver, clay or brass, is filled with water, rice, coins, and grains. A coconut is placed on top and fresh mango leaves are neatly arranged around it. This Kalasha, representing Goddess Lakshmi, adds beauty and sacredness to the setup. 

After performing the pooja, a yellow thread is tied around the wrist as a sign of protection and blessings from Lakshmi. Women chant Lakshmi slokas, sing bhajans and invite their friends and neighbours to take part in the celebration. Prasadam is shared among everyone, and the day is filled with devotion. 

 
Who are Ashta Lakshmi?  

During Varalakshmi Vrata, Ashta Lakshmi, the eight forms of goddess Lakshmi are worshipped by the devotees. Each form represents a different type of blessings and wealth.  

  1. Adi Lakshmi: Adi Lakshmi is the main form of the goddess. She represents everlasting wealth, peace and spiritual strength. Her blessing gives us contentment and is believed to bring peace to our lives.
  2. Dhana Lakshmi: Dhana Lakshmi represents material wealth like money, gold, property. She blesses the household with financial stability and abundance.
  3. Dhanya Lakshmi: She blesses devotees with food nutrition and good harvest. She ensures that the family never goes hungry and always has enough to eat.
  4. Gaja Lakshmi: She is usually shown with elephants on both sides, pouring water. Gaja Lakshmi gives power, fame, and honour. She blesses us with success at work and respect in society.
  5. Santana Lakshmi: This form of Lakshmi blesses couples with children and looks after their growth, health and happiness. Families pray to her for the health and wellbeing of their children. 
  6. Veera Lakshmi: She helps us to be brave in the face of difficult times and stand strong in life. Veera Lakshmi gives us strength to face life’s challenges. 
  7. Vijaya Lakshmi: She blesses devotees with success in all efforts, including our careers and personal life. With her grace, we overcome problems and win in everything we do.
  8. Vidya Lakshmi: She is the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and education. Students and learners pray to her for clarity of thoughts, sharp memory, and better understanding.  

Each of these forms represents a different kind of wealth, not just money, but also knowledge, courage, food, and love. By worshiping the Ashta Lakshmi during Varalakshmi Vrata, devotees seek a fulfilling and happy life. The pooja is a way of saying thank you to the goddess and asking her for continued blessing. Reciting the Ashta Lakshmi Stotram during the pooja helps in invoking all the eight forms of the goddess. Many women also tell the Varalakshmi katha which explains how the goddess blesses her devotees and gives them a good life.  

Varalakshmi Vrata is not only a religious ritual, but also a celebration of faith and tradition. It is a day when women take time to honour the goddess who brings prosperity, happiness and strength into their lives. Dressed in beautiful, traditional clothes surrounded by family and friends, they come together to pray for the wellbeing of their loved ones. May the goddess bless you with happiness and wealth. 
 
Happy Varalakshmi Vrata!  

 

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