Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 Date — Friday, August 16, 2024
When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2024? Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 falls on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Observance: Varalakshmi Vratam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Varalakshmi Vratam 2025 date
Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:51 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:59 pm |
| Moonrise | 04:32 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:24 am – 05:07 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:58 am – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:46 am – 12:25 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Ekadashi |
| Nakshatra | Mula |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Fri, 16 August 2024 or ask 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Fri, 16 August 2024 |
| 2025 | Varalakshmi Vratam 2025 date |
| 2026 | Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Varalakshmi Vratam 2024
- Raksha Bandhan 2024 date — Mon, 19 August 2024
- Nag Panchami 2024 date — Fri, 9 August 2024
- Hariyali Teej 2024 date — Wed, 7 August 2024
- Janmashtami 2024 date — Mon, 26 August 2024
- Dahi Handi 2024 date — Tue, 27 August 2024
- Hartalika Teej 2024 date — Fri, 6 September 2024
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 date — Sat, 7 September 2024
- Guru Purnima 2024 date — Sun, 21 July 2024
- Onam 2024 date — Sun, 15 September 2024
- Anant Chaturdashi 2024 date — Tue, 17 September 2024
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 date — Sun, 7 July 2024
- Vat Savitri 2024 date — Fri, 5 July 2024
Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:58 am – 12:51 pm | 10:46 am – 12:25 pm | 05:51 am | 06:59 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:17 pm – 01:08 pm | 11:06 am – 12:42 pm | 06:19 am | 07:05 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:58 am – 12:48 pm | 10:49 am – 12:23 pm | 06:07 am | 06:39 pm |
| Chennai | 11:47 am – 12:38 pm | 10:38 am – 12:13 pm | 05:56 am | 06:29 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:54 am – 12:45 pm | 10:44 am – 12:20 pm | 05:59 am | 06:41 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:14 am – 12:06 pm | 10:03 am – 11:40 am | 05:13 am | 06:07 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 16 August 2024.
Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Varalakshmi Vratam 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 16 August 2024 is 11:58 am – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
