Mahalakshmi Vrat Dates 2025

 

Mahalakshmi Vrat is a deeply revered 16-day observance dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. It begins on Shukla Ashtami of Bhadrapada month and concludes on Krishna Ashtami of Ashwin month, aligning with other sacred days like Durva Ashtami and Radhashtami.

Mahalakshmi Vrat 2025 Dates

  • Start: Sunday, August 31, 2025
  • End: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Rituals & Observance

  • Devotees wake early, bathe, and wear fresh clothes
  • Worship involves:
    • 16 Durva blades, 16 knots in a thread, and daily puja to Goddess Lakshmi
    • Offerings include lotus flowers, fruits, sweets, and panchamrit
    • Kalash Sthapana with mango leaves and coconut is central to the puja
  • Fasting is observed—typically with one meal a day, avoiding salt and non-vegetarian food

Legend & Significance

  • As per the Bhavishya Purana, Lord Krishna advised Yudhishthira to observe this vrat to regain lost wealth
  • Another tale speaks of a poor devotee who invited Goddess Lakshmi into his home after performing the vrat, leading to abundance and peace
  • The vrat is believed to invoke Ashta Lakshmi—eight forms of the goddess, each representing a unique blessing

Scriptural Reference

  • The Bhavishya Purana narrates that Lord Krishna advised Yudhishthira to observe Mahalakshmi Vrat to regain lost wealth and prosperity after his defeat in the dice game with the Kauravas.
  • The vrat honors Ashta Lakshmi, the eight divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each representing a unique blessing: Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera, Vidya, and Vijaya Lakshmi.
  • Rituals include tying a 16-knotted thread, sprinkling water with Durva grass, and worshipping a Kalash as a symbol of abundance.

Regional Observance

  • North India: Especially popular in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, where the 16-day vrat is observed with daily pujas, fasting, and recitation of the Mahalakshmi Vrat Katha.
  • South India: While Mahalakshmi Vrat is less common, Varalakshmi Vratam is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, typically on the Friday before Shravan Purnima.
  • Western India: In Maharashtra, temples like Kolhapur and Dahanu host special events during this period, including Laksha Deepotsavam and tribal fairs.

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