Varalakshmi Vratam 2008 Date — Friday, August 15, 2008
When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2008? Varalakshmi Vratam 2008 falls on Friday, August 15, 2008.
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
- Decorate kalash as Lakshmi.
- Tie yellow thread after puja.
- Distribute prasad to sumangalis.
Varalakshmi Vratam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Fri, 24 August 2007 |
| 2008 | Fri, 15 August 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 31 July 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 20 August 2010 |
| 2011 | Fri, 12 August 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Varalakshmi Vratam 2008
- Raksha Bandhan 2008 date — Sat, 16 August 2008
- Janmashtami 2008 date — Sun, 24 August 2008
- Nag Panchami 2008 date — Wed, 6 August 2008
- Dahi Handi 2008 date — Mon, 25 August 2008
- Hariyali Teej 2008 date — Mon, 4 August 2008
- Hartalika Teej 2008 date — Tue, 2 September 2008
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2008 date — Wed, 3 September 2008
- Onam 2008 date — Fri, 12 September 2008
- Guru Purnima 2008 date — Fri, 18 July 2008
- Anant Chaturdashi 2008 date — Sun, 14 September 2008
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2008 date — Fri, 4 July 2008
- Vat Savitri 2008 date — Thu, 3 July 2008
