Varalakshmi Vratham 2027 Date: Friday, August 13

When Is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2027? Date and Full Schedule

Varalakshmi Vratam 2027 falls on Friday, August 13, 2027. This festival, also spelled Varalakshmi Vratham, always lands on a Friday in the Hindu month of Shravana. The table below lists the date for each year.

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How the Varalakshmi Vratam Date Is Decided

Varalakshmi Vratam is observed on the Friday before the full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Shravana. Shravana is called Sravanam in the Telugu calendar and Shravana masa in the Kannada calendar. It falls between July and August in the Gregorian calendar.

Because the Hindu calendar follows the moon, the date moves every year. The festival fell on August 8 in 2025 and on August 21 in 2026. In 2027 it falls on August 13, a Friday. The table at the top of this page gives the date for every year.

When the full moon itself falls on a Friday, the vratam moves to the previous Friday. That is why 2026 was observed on August 21 rather than August 28. Some Telugu sources instead describe the observance as the second Friday of Sravanam. Because conventions differ, confirm the exact day with your family priest or a local panchang before you plan the puja.

Varalakshmi Vratham, Varamahalakshmi and Varalakshmi Nombu: One Festival, Many Names

These names all describe the same festival: a Friday worship of Goddess Lakshmi in her form as Varalakshmi, the giver of boons. The name changes with language and region, and so does the Roman spelling.

Name	Where it is used	Meaning
Varalakshmi Vratam / Vratham	Telugu and English	Vratam is a vow or ritual observance
Varamahalakshmi Vratha / Habba	Karnataka	Habba means festival in Kannada
Varalakshmi Nombu	Tamil Nadu	Nombu is a vow kept with devotion
Varalakshmi Viratham (வரலட்சுமி விரதம்)	Tamil	Viratham is the Tamil form of vratam
Varalakshmi Pooja / Puja	Across India and abroad	The worship itself
Varalaxmi Vratham	Spelling variant	Another Roman spelling of the same name

If you search for Varamahalakshmi 2027, Varalaxmi Vratham 2027 or Varalakshmi Nombu 2027, the answer is the same: Friday, August 13, 2027. Only the local name and the family customs differ.

What Is Varalakshmi Vratam?

Varalakshmi Vratam is a Hindu observance dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Varalakshmi means “the Lakshmi who grants boons.” Devotees believe that worshipping her on this day equals worshipping the Ashtalakshmi, the eight forms of Lakshmi.

Those eight forces represent wealth, earth, learning, love, fame, peace, pleasure and strength. Together they describe a complete idea of prosperity, not only money. This is why families pray for health, harmony and success as well as financial stability.

The vratam is performed mainly by married women, known as sumangalis, who pray for the well-being of their husbands and families. Customs differ from home to home, and many families welcome relatives and neighbours to join. It is most popular in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and it is also kept in parts of Maharashtra. Wikipedia’s entry on Varalakshmi Vratam gives a short overview of the observance.

The Legend of Charumathi

The best-known story behind the festival is that of Charumathi, a devoted woman who lived in Kundina in the kingdom of Magadha. She served her husband and her in-laws with great care.

According to the tradition, Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared in her dream and asked her to worship Varalakshmi. Charumathi followed the instructions, with the support of her family. Other women of the town joined her and offered sweet dishes to the goddess. Tradition says the households that took part were blessed with prosperity.

The story is usually told as part of the vratam, and many families read or listen to it during the puja. It explains why the festival centres on devotion, family and gratitude.

How to Perform Varalakshmi Puja at Home

Varalakshmi Puja follows the same broad steps as the Lakshmi worship done at Diwali. Exact rituals depend on your family tradition, so treat the list below as a general guide and follow your own custom.

What You Need

• A kalasham: a silver, copper or brass pot filled with water, rice or coins
• Betel leaves, mango leaves and a coconut for the top of the pot
• A sari or blouse piece and jewellery to decorate the goddess
• Fresh flowers, turmeric, kumkum, incense and lamps
• A sacred thread (dorak or toram) for the wrist
• Fruits and sweets for the offering (naivedyam)
• Betel leaves, nuts, bangles and small gifts for guests

Step-by-Step Puja Process

1. Clean the house and draw a kolam or rangoli at the entrance to welcome the goddess.
2. Set up the kalasham on a clean platform, place the coconut on top, and decorate it with the sari and jewellery.
3. Begin with a short prayer to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.
4. Invite Lakshmi into the kalasham and offer flowers, turmeric, kumkum, incense and a lit lamp.
5. Recite the Ashtalakshmi prayers or listen to the vratha katha, the story of Charumathi.
6. Tie the sacred thread on the wrist after the worship.
7. Offer the naivedyam, perform the aarti, and share the offerings with family and guests.
   There is no single fixed time for the puja. Most families choose a morning or evening window recommended by their local panchang. Many devotees also keep a fast until the worship is complete.

How Varalakshmi Vratam Is Observed Across India and Abroad

The core of the festival is the same everywhere, but each region adds its own flavour. The sections below explain the main regional customs.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

In the Telugu states the festival is known as Varalakshmi Vratam and is tied to Sravanam, the Telugu month that usually falls in July and August. Women dress in traditional clothes, decorate the kalasham, and invite other married women to receive the offerings. It is one of the most important household festivals of the season.

Karnataka

In Karnataka the same Friday is called Varamahalakshmi Habba, or the Varamahalakshmi festival. Markets fill with flowers, fruit and decorations in the days before the festival. The goddess is often shown with a decorated face on the kalasha, dressed in a sari and jewellery. In 2027 the Varamahalakshmi festival falls on August 13, the same day as in the rest of South India.

Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu the observance is commonly called Varalakshmi Nombu or Varalakshmi Viratham. Families keep the vow with a decorated kalasam, special sweet and savoury dishes, and the sharing of the offerings with neighbours and relatives.

Maharashtra and Other Regions

Some communities in Maharashtra also keep the vratam, although it is less widespread than in the four southern states. In most of North India the festival is not widely observed, and Lakshmi worship centres on Diwali instead.

Varalakshmi Vratham in the USA, UK and Canada

Families abroad usually follow the same Friday as in India. Many temples and community groups host a group puja on that evening or on the nearest weekend, so that working families can attend. Check the notice of your local temple for the exact timing, and use a panchang for your own city if you plan to perform the puja at home.

Is Varalakshmi Vratam a Public Holiday?

No. Varalakshmi Vratam is not a nationwide public holiday in India. Some states list it as a restricted or optional holiday, which means employees may take the day off but are not required to. Schools, banks and offices follow the holiday list notified by their own state or employer, so check that list for August 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Varalakshmi Vratam

Q: When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2027?
A: Varalakshmi Vratam 2027 is on Friday, August 13, 2027. It is the Friday before the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana.

Q: What is the date of Varalakshmi Vratham next year?
A: Varalakshmi Vratham next year, in 2027, falls on August 13. The same date applies to the spellings Vratam, Vratha and Viratham.

Q: Are Varalakshmi Vratam and Varamahalakshmi the same festival?
A: Yes. Varamahalakshmi is the Karnataka name for the same Friday festival of Goddess Lakshmi. The rituals are very similar, and only the local customs differ.

Q: Is Varalakshmi Nombu the same as Varalakshmi Vratam?
A: Yes. Nombu is the Tamil word for a vow, so Varalakshmi Nombu is the Tamil name of the festival. It falls on the same Friday as the Telugu and Kannada observances.

Q: Which day of the week is Varalakshmi Vratam?
A: Varalakshmi Vratam is always on a Friday, the day traditionally linked with Goddess Lakshmi. The date in the month changes each year because the festival follows the lunar calendar.

Q: Who can perform Varalakshmi Puja?
A: Traditionally married women perform it for the well-being of their families. Customs vary, and many families invite relatives, neighbours and other family members to join the prayers.

Q: What time is the Varalakshmi puja?
A: There is no single fixed time. Families usually pick a morning or evening window from their local panchang, and many fast until the worship is complete.

Q: When are the Varalakshmi Vratam dates for 2028 and later years?
A: The dates table at the top of this page lists the Friday for 2028 and every later year. Always confirm the exact day with a local panchang closer to the festival.

Plan Around Varalakshmi Vratam

Varalakshmi Vratam 2027 is on Friday, August 13, so plan gifts, flowers and leave in advance. Explore all India holidays and calendars or read about the autumn festival of Lakshmi Puja.