The Varalakshmi Puja

When: Friday August 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

The Hindu festival going by the name Varalakshmi Puja is celebrated at Sri Rajarajewari Peetam on the Friday before the full moon in the Tamil Month 'Aadi' which corresponds to the English months of July-August. It is a unique opportunity to be present at the Peetam. It is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam).

It is said that Lakshmi will enter the house of anyone who thinks of her and bless them. There are many festivals in the year dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Among them, Varalakshmi Vratham is considered very auspicious because it is marked by strict observance of certain practices and austerities. It is also called Varalakshmi Nonbu.

The sponsorship opportunities are available for desired devotees.

Puja sponsorship - $ 21 (with Thread only - no Puja set).
Puja sponsorship - $ 51 (with Thread and puja set, only 45 sets available for sponcership).