Varalakshmi Vratam 2013 Date — Friday, August 16, 2013
When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2013? Varalakshmi Vratam 2013 falls on Friday, August 16, 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Fri, 27 July 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 16 August 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 8 August 2014 |
| 2015 | Fri, 28 August 2015 |
| 2016 | Fri, 12 August 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Varalakshmi Vratam 2013
- Onam 2013 date — Tue, 20 August 2013
- Nag Panchami 2013 date — Mon, 12 August 2013
- Raksha Bandhan 2013 date — Wed, 21 August 2013
- Hariyali Teej 2013 date — Sat, 10 August 2013
- Janmashtami 2013 date — Wed, 28 August 2013
- Dahi Handi 2013 date — Thu, 29 August 2013
- Hartalika Teej 2013 date — Sun, 8 September 2013
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2013 date — Mon, 9 September 2013
- Guru Purnima 2013 date — Mon, 22 July 2013
- Anant Chaturdashi 2013 date — Wed, 18 September 2013
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2013 date — Wed, 10 July 2013
- Vat Savitri 2013 date — Mon, 8 July 2013
