Meaning & Origin
Varalakshmi is a form of the Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The name Varalakshmi is derived from the words 'Vara' meaning boon and 'Lakshmi' meaning wealth. She is also known as the goddess of abundance, and is often invoked for her blessings of prosperity, wealth, and fertility.
Spiritual meaning
Varalakshmi represents the divine mother, who nurtures and protects her children. She is also the goddess of abundance, who bestows her blessings of wealth, prosperity, and happiness upon her devotees. She is a symbol of hope and strength, and is believed to bring good fortune and happiness to those who seek her blessings.
Language details
वारालक्ष्मी
Boon-giving
वारालक्ष्मी
वरदान
வாராலக்ஷ்மி
வரவில் அலக்ஷ்மி
వారాలక్්మీ
బూజోగోచరిణి
Varalakshmi
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Varalakshmi
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
var-ah-lahksh-mee
/ʋaːrəlakʃmɪ/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Lapis Lazuli
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The occasion of Varalakshmi Vratham is celebrated not just as a prayer to Goddess Varalakshmi but also as a traditional event marking the beginning of the harvest season. The festival is often celebrated by women and involves the sacrosanct thread ceremony where the thread (Mangalsutra) is worshipped and worn by women as a symbol of marital bonding, protection, and good fortune.
In Indian spirituality, Goddess Varalakshmi is believed to be the embodiment of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga, representing knowledge, wealth, and power respectively. She is the goddess of wealth both material and spiritual, and graces her devotees with prosperity, abundance, and satisfaction in life. Worshipping her during the Vratham festival is believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and blessings for the year to come.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Varalakshmi is a form of the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is also known as the giver of boons and is invoked during rituals and ceremonies for wealth, prosperity, and success.
Historical references
Varalakshmi Vratham, also known as Varalakshmi Pooja, is a ritual performed by married Hindu women to invoke the blessings of the goddess Varalakshmi during the nine waning days of the lunar month of Shravana (July–August) in the Hindu calendar.
July–August in the Hindu calendar
Varalakshmi is believed to be the goddess of wealth, learning, and prosperity. She is often depicted as sitting on a lotus with four hands, holding a lotus in one, a book in another, a rosary in the third, and a gold coin in the fourth.
Ancient Hindu mythology
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