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Varalakshmi Vratam 2003 Date — Friday, August 8, 2003

When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2003? Varalakshmi Vratam 2003 falls on Friday, August 8, 2003.

Observance: Varalakshmi Vratam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Why we celebrate

Friday before Shravan Purnima — Lakshmi grants boons (varalakshmi) to women who observe this vrat.

How it is celebrated

Kalash puja with thread, toram, and sweets in Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.

Puja timing

Friday morning during Shravan Shukla before Purnima.

Foods & offerings

Pulihora, bobbatlu, payasam as naivedyam.

Rituals

  1. Decorate kalash as Lakshmi.
  2. Tie yellow thread after puja.
  3. Distribute prasad to sumangalis.

Varalakshmi Vratam dates by year

When is Varalakshmi Vratam — 2002 to 2006
YearDate & day
2002Fri, 16 August 2002
2003Fri, 8 August 2003
2004Fri, 27 August 2004
2006Fri, 4 August 2006

Hindu festivals around Varalakshmi Vratam 2003